IPOB Dispute Dispute Legality Explanation, quoting a lack of legal process, court decision

The native people of Biafra (IPOB) fight in the legality of its prohibition by the federal government, stating that the process is flawed and inconsistent with the principles of legal processes and legal rules.

In a statement released on Sunday by the Secretary of the Media and Publicity, Emma Powerful, the group highlighted the 2017 decision by Judge BFM Nyako from the Federal High Court, Abuja, which was reported “did not find evidence at that time to support the claim that IPOB was an organization that violated the law.”

“The verdict, which attacked the accusations related to the alleged violation of IPOB’s law, remained unmatched and lived,” the group said, underlining the legal precedent which they believe to support their position.

Ipob accused that regardless of the previous decision, the order of the next ex -parte ban was obtained in the same court, without their legal representatives. They argue that this ex parte process violates the constitutional guarantee of a fair session, as enshrined in section 36 of the Nigerian Constitution.

The group stated its concern that the opportunity was rejected to submitting his case and defending themselves before the prohibition order was issued, and therefore called a review of the decision to ensure compliance with the legal process.

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“The right forum to determine the legal status of IPOB remains in a just and open judicial environment, where all parties are represented and heard,” the statement reads, emphasizing their desire for transparent and impartial legal processes.

Ipob believes that it is an organization without violence, committed to advocating the rights of the people of Biafran, and confirms its intention to continue to operate within the legal framework.

This group is also attractive to the international community and civil society organizations to pay attention to the legal situation around its prohibition, showing that the process may have deviated from established legal norms.

“We remain committed to peace, dialogue, and compliance with a valid process in pursuing our goals,” the statement concluded, reaffirizing their commitment to the peaceful way.

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