JUST IN: Ndi Igbo United Forum Berates Life Sentence on Nnamdi Kanu, Says Ruling Is a Direct Assault on Justice and National Unity
The Ndi Igbo United Forum Worldwide has issued a strongly worded condemnation of the life sentence passed on the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, describing the judgment as unfair, unsettling, and deeply injurious to the sentiments of millions of Igbo people and lovers of justice across the country. In a statement released to the press, the FORUM expressed shock and dissatisfaction over the ruling delivered on Thursday, November 20, 2025, by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, insisting that the decision does not reflect the spirit of fairness, national healing, or balanced justice in a democratic society. The Forum stated unequivocally that they are not happy with the judgment, stressing that the life sentence, coming despite widespread calls for dialogue and reconciliation, risks worsening the already fragile peace and stability in the South East. Recall that the Ndi Igbo United Forum, Founder and Chairman Board of Trustees, Chi...