Femi Falana Offers Solution For Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention

Nigerian activist and lawyer, Femi Falana, has proferred solution to end the detention of the leader of the proscribed Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

According to him, the matter should be resolved out of court.

Speaking to newsmen during a visit to Governor Alex Otti, he argued that the agitator’s case is a political matter, hence it should be dealt with outside the courtroom.

He asserted that if the government gives room for negotiation with bandits, then there should be no reason that the same approach cannot be applied in Kanu’s case.

He said, “I cannot comment on pending proceedings. You understand me? Like you said, the case was in court today (Wednesday), but I believe that it is a matter that should be sorted out outside the courtroom.

“For me, it’s a political case. And if you have a situation where some governments are negotiating with bandits or other criminal elements, there can be no basis for not having that matter resolved politically.”

Falana applauded the various landmark achievements of Abia State Governor Alex Otti in just two years and a few months in office.

The lawyer said he was in the state to defend a client and decided to visit the governor before his appearance in court.

Falana, who said he was familiar with the affairs of Abia State since 1999, praised Otti for providing good roads, schools, hospitals and other infrastructure across the state.

The lawyer said he had seen signs of good governance more than ever before, in the state.