Nnamdi Kanu 2025 sentence according to Dr. Austin Orette who is based in the United States of America, is a win win for Nigeria’s “Rule of A Law”.

He called on people especially those from South east to stop seeing it a political witch-hunt but rather face it for the crime that it is.

A fresh wave of national debate has sparked following a thought-provoking opinion piece by Dr. Austin Orette, a Nigerian scholar based in Houston. He described the recent sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu as “a major victory for the rule of law and Nigeria’s democratic integrity.”

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Dr. Orette believes that the court’s decision demonstrates Nigeria’s justice system can effectively manage high-profile, politically sensitive, and emotionally charged cases without falling apart. He contends that, contrary to popular fears, “the sky did not fall” after the judgment—instead, the legal process finally brought some much-needed clarity and closure.

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In his article, Dr. Orette emphasized that Kanu’s prolonged detention, as the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), fostered a troubling perception of legitimacy around the separatist movement.

He stated that:

“Keeping him for so long gave IPOB proponents a measure of legitimacy they did not deserve. The more we try individuals like him, the clearer our definition becomes of who we are as a people.”    Nnamdi Kanu 2025 sentence

Orette argued that controversial or “thorny” cases should be tried openly, as avoiding such trials only fuels misinformation, extremism, and unrest.  Nnamdi Kanu 2025 sentence

Throughout his commentary, Orette made it clear that the rule of law is the foundation of any democratic society. He cautioned that if we fail to hold accountable those accused of serious crimes, we risk falling into:

– Anarchy
– Vigilante justice
– A collapse of public trust in our institutions

He believes Nigeria needs to focus on building more prisons, updating its justice system, and reinforcing due process.

One of the most striking points in Orette’s article is his sharp critique of politicians, activists, and supporters who pushed for Kanu’s release through political means instead of the judicial process.  Nnamdi Kanu 2025 sentence

He challenged the notion that Kanu had done “nothing others haven’t done,” labeling such statements as dangerous and misleading.

“The Biafrans were trying to undermine justice by demanding Kanu’s release without a trial. Just calling it a political case doesn’t make it any less of a crime.”  Nnamdi Kanu 2025 sentence

He emphasized that even in political disputes, once violence, assault, or criminal acts come into play, the discussion shifts from politics to criminal justice.

Orette also dismissed claims linking Boko Haram members to the Nigerian military as “yellow journalism,” accusing some activists of spinning false narratives to justify criminal behavior or undermine the legitimacy of the courts.

Dr. Orette raised an interesting point about why supporters haven’t called for the release of IPOB figure Simon Ekpa in Norway, suggesting that this selective focus reveals some weaknesses in their arguments.

He pointed out that, unlike the victims of violence allegedly ordered by Kanu, the IPOB leader “received a fair trial.”

In a rather controversial move, Orette took aim at what he called the “braggadocio” from Kanu’s legal team, who claimed their client knows more about the law than the judges and lawyers do.

He dismissed such claims as mere “hallucination” and suggested that they might want to consider arguing that their client could be “impaired by reason of insanity.”

Orette wrapped up his thoughts by urging Nigerians to resist the urge to attack judges or undermine the judiciary just because they disagree with a ruling. He emphasized that the right approach is to file an appeal rather than discredit the courts.

“Court proceedings are public records. Those who have doubts should get the transcript instead of letting their emotional outbursts replace solid legal reasoning.”  Nnamdi Kanu 2025 sentence

Dr. Austin Orette’s article adds a powerful voice to the ongoing national dialogue about justice, democracy, and separatism. Whether people agree with him or not, his argument sheds light on a larger issue:

Can Nigeria genuinely uphold the rule of law in politically charged cases?

For many, the sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu represents a pivotal moment in that long-standing struggle.

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