The Federal Government has been urged to reconsider its approach to the detention and prosecution of popular political and social leaders, with Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra ,IPOB, on Tuesday warns that prolonged imprisonment could create further challenges for the government.
Ejimakor argued that the continued detention of influential figures can deepen public tension and make it more difficult for authorities to address grievances through dialogue.
He maintained that the government should explore political and legal solutions where possible, particularly in cases involving individuals with significant followership.
According to him, history has shown that the prolonged detention of popular leaders can generate wider public sympathy for their causes and create additional pressure on the government.
In his post, Ejimakor called for the release of the IPOB leader.
He wrote: “On this #XTuesday for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, let the government be reminded that the imprisonment of a popular leader never did any good for the government.
“Instead, it brought more problems than it solved. Examples are the cases of Obafemi Awolowo and Nelson Mandela. #FreeNnamdiKanu.”
He therefore called for greater emphasis on dialogue, justice and respect for the rule of law in handling politically sensitive cases.
Ejimakor’s comments come amid continued debate over Kanu’s legal situation and the Federal Government’s broader approach to issues involving political agitation and national unity.
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