Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has officially apologized to the Federal High Court, Justice Binta Nyako, and Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, for his misconduct during the last proceedings of his trial on terrorism charges.
In a heartfelt plea for forgiveness, Nnamdi Kanu promised to maintain good conduct throughout the trial.
His apology, delivered by his lead counsel Mr. Kanu Agabi, expressed regret for his outbursts and attacks against Justice Nyako and Awomolo.
Agabi acknowledged Kanu’s anger but emphasized that he should not have spoken in such a manner when overwhelmed by emotions.
“In expressing his anger, he attacked the Federal High Court, he attacked Justice Binta Nyako, he attacked the prosecutor, and he attacked his own lawyers.
“I hereby apologise to Justice Binta Nyako. She did not deserve the unjust attack. I apologise to Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN. He deserves the highest respect. He was castigated without reservations.
“I appeal for forgiveness. Kanu is a good man, but all of us cannot be of one mind. He is not perfect but is defending the cause of the Igbo people, who are resilient, fearless, and use their God-given talents to give a good account of themselves.
“We may have misgivings, but we must seek forgiveness. In resolving our differences, let us employ peace and not violence,” he pleaded.
In a brief remark, Awomolo, SAN, said he was moved by the plea and has forgiven Nnamdi Kanu for all he said against him.
The senior lawyer said he was not a persecutor but a prosecutor and that they work to ensure the quick resolution of thecharges.
