Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has criticized the indefinite adjournment of the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Sani described the prolonged detention of Kanu and the indefinite postponement of his case as unjust.
In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Sani argued that delaying justice does not resolve underlying issues but only exacerbates them. Drawing from his personal experience of incarceration, he emphasized the psychological and emotional toll of prolonged detention.
“Keeping a man in prolonged detention and postponing his case indefinitely is totally unfair. I know there are sentiments and fears, but injustice is not the way to justice. A problem can’t be solved by stopping the clock,” Sani stated.
Reflecting on his own time in prison, the former lawmaker underscored the anguish and isolation that come with prolonged incarceration. “Until you experience the cell, you will never know the cell,” he added.
Sani’s remarks come in response to the decision by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja, who adjourned Kanu’s case indefinitely after he challenged her authority to preside over his trial. Kanu has insisted that his case be reassigned to another judge or moved to the South-East.
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The indefinite adjournment has sparked concerns about judicial fairness, with legal analysts warning that such delays could further complicate the case. While the government has cited security concerns surrounding Kanu’s trial, critics argue that prolonged detention without a definite trial date undermines due process.
Sani, a known advocate for human rights, has consistently spoken out against political detentions and judicial delays. His latest comments add to the growing calls for a resolution to Kanu’s legal battle through a fair and transparent judicial process.
