IPOB: Non-Appearance of Judges Stalling Our Members' Freedom

Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has lamented the non-appearance of judges in matters concerning her, saying that such was impeding the freedom of its members who were still being held in prison.

A press release signed by the group's spokesperson, Mr. Emma Powerful, which was made available to THISDAY in Awka stated that the move was a deliberate one to deny its members freedom.

Part of the press release by powerful stated, "The system of delay tactics which Nigerian Government and her judiciary uses in handling all court cases involving IPOB since 2015 has proven that common man cannot get justice from the Nigerian Judiciary unless the presidency directs the court on what to do."

It added that, "Prompt dispensation of justice or otherwise is now entirely dependent on the mood of those running Aso Rock. Guilt or innocence are no longer determined by the preponderance of evidence but by the mindset of those at Aso Rock.

IPOB pointedly accused President Muhammad Buhari of being responsible for the delay in cases concerning it, wondering why the president would stoop so low to meddle in matters concerning the group.

"President Muhammadu Buhari through the Attorney General of the Federation AGF has been giving instructions to the judiciary to use delay tactics in handling IPOB cases. It baffled us as to why judges presiding over IPOB cases in different courts would prefer to use adjournment or non-appearance of government prosecutors to prolong the detention of Biafrans exercising their constitutional right to self-determination.