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The Deal We Had With Tinubu On Nnamdi Kanu Before 2023 Presidential Election- Emma Kanu
A younger brother to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (aIPOB) Prince Emma Kanu, has expressed his disappointment that President Bola Tinubu and his son, Seyi, did not honour their alleged promise to release the secessionist leader, Nnamdi Kanu after the 2023 presidential election as agreed.
Emma, in a statement he issued late Thursday, claimed he had an agreement with Seyi Tinubu, on the authority of the President that Kanu would be released if the then All Progressives Congress candidate won the election.
“Before the last election, I received a message from an ex-governor that Seyi, the son of President Tinubu, wanted to see me.
“I agreed to meet with him on the condition that the overriding priority and hence the fulcrum of our discussion would be the release of my brother.
“The meeting was held in Abuja in the presence of another individual, who I asked to witness the deliberations and, should the need arise, provide independent verification.
“Seyi confirmed to me that his father sanctioned the meeting and that I should consider any agreement we reach as binding on the then-candidate, Bola Tinubu,” he said.
He said after the meeting, they agreed that he should relay the outcome to Kanu, so that IPOB would not interfere with the conduct of the election, either through boycott or any other form of civil disobedience.
“This understanding was duly communicated to my brother and he reaffirmed his commitment not to stop the elections or order any boycott,” he said.
Emma added that when Tinubu visited Owerri, Imo State, for his campaign, “he too reiterated his commitment to facilitate the release of my brother if elected.
“We took his public statement as a tacit reaffirmation of the understanding I reached with his son, Seyi.”
“In the end, IPOB did not call for an election boycott, despite having the capacity to do so. IPOB also made sure that discordant voices urging election boycott were overcome, because it would not reflect well on the reputation of a global movement that prides itself in adherence to democratic tenets.”
Kanu’s younger brother lamented that nearly two years after the President assumed office, his brother was still in detention.
“It’s been over three months now that Justice Binta Nyako recused herself from the case, yet no new judge has been assigned to the case.
“This is on top of the fact that the Appeal Court had earlier discharged him of the sham charges and ordered his release, which the previous Buhari regime declined to obey.
“The Supreme Court determination that his bail ought not to have been revoked has been ignored by the courts and the government.
“The latest insult is that Abuja courts of all persuasion are no longer willing to determine the case of Kanu on merit but are rather relying on ludicrous and inapplicable technicalities to stall the timely determination of his cases,” he added.
Emma said Nigerian courts did not have substantive and procedural jurisdiction to try the IPOB leader.
“His detention is without the backing of any known law in Nigeria or elsewhere in the world. It’s a shame that those who claim to be men of honour cannot honour their word,” he said.
….The Commission wants IGP to address use of excessive force by police
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN, has strongly condemned the alleged extrajudicial killing of a 28-year-old Nigerian, Mene Ogidi, by a police officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, on April 26, 2026, in Efurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
In a statement issued in Abuja, Dr. Ojukwu described the incident as “deeply disturbing and a direct assault on human dignity, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the rule of law.”
He stressed that no Nigerian should lose their life at the hands of those sworn to protect them, reiterating that every life matters and must be protected.
According to him, “the reported action of the officer involved is condemnable, unacceptable, and completely inconsistent with the principles of justice and a civilized society.”
The statement which was signed by Hajia Fatimah Agwai Mohammed, Director, Corporate Affairs and External Linkages, quoted Ojukwu to have expressed grave concern over the recurring incidents of excessive use of force by law enforcement officers and called on the Nigeria Police Force to take urgent and decisive steps to address the issue.
He specifically urged the police authorities to subject officers deployed on special duties to periodic mental and psychological evaluations to ensure they are fit to carry arms and engage with civilians responsibly.
Dr. Ojukwu further called for the immediate disciplinary action against ASP Nuhu Usman in line with extant laws and police regulations.
He also emphasized the need for the Nigeria Police Force to fully implement the recommendations of the Commission’s Panel on Police Brutality as a necessary step toward meaningful reform and prevention of future violations.
“The Commission demands immediate arrest and a transparent investigation into the incident, dismissal of the officer involved, and swift prosecution in accordance with the law.
We hereby call for adequate compensation and justice for the family of the victim,” he stated.
He warned that justice delayed only deepens public distrust in state institutions and undermines confidence in law enforcement.
The Executive Secretary assured that the NHRC will continue to monitor the case closely and will persist in its advocacy for accountability, justice, and the protection of the fundamental rights of all Nigerians.
“Nigeria must never normalize brutality. Justice must speak louder than silence,” he concluded.
The Supreme Court of Nigeria will on Thursday, deliver judgments in two cases involving the leadership crises rocking the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party.
According to information on the official website of the court, the matters, listed under “Political Appeals”, have been added to the cause list for Thursday, April 30, 2026.
While judgment in the ADC matter, marked SC/CV/180/2026, has been fixed for 2 pm, there is no time yet for that if the PDP.
President Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking the screening and subsequent confirmation of fifteen nominees to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
The letter was read by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
The letter seeks the reconstitution of the commission’s board in line with statutory provisions with the list comprising nominees from diverse professional backgrounds, including the media and legal sectors.
Among the nominees are the President, Nigeria Guild of Editors and Editor, Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. Eze Anaba; and Dr. Salamatu Hussaina Suleiman, who has been proposed as chairman of the board.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Anthony Ojukwu (SAN) is to retain his position as the Chief Executive Officer.
Other nominees include Mrs Roseline Tasha, Ambassador Adam Yubak Baku, ACG Felix Lawrence, Mr. Edmund Chinonye, Mr. Chinonye Obiaku (SAN), Oluwakemi Asiwaju Okere-Odo, Professor Adedeji Ogunji, Kingsley Chidozie, Mohammed Adelodu, Maupe Ogun Yusuf, and Otunba Francis Meshioye as members.
Also nominated are Patience Patrick and Hawwa Ibrahim, listed as members.
The President said the nominations were made pursuant to Section 2(3) of the National Human Rights Commission (Establishment) Act, 2010, which empowers him to constitute the board subject to Senate confirmation.
He explained that the reconstitution of the board was necessary to enhance the commission’s institutional capacity and enable it to more effectively discharge its mandate to promote and protect human rights across the country.
If confirmed, the new board is expected to play a critical role in reinforcing the NHRC’s oversight functions, particularly at a time of heightened concerns over rights protection and accountability in Nigeria.
Following the presentation of the request, the Senate referred the nominations to its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters for screening and report within two weeks.
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