A member of the House of Representatives, Obi Aguocha, has appealed for clemency for Nnamdi Kanu during proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Aguocha, who represents the Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, made the appeal shortly after the court found the IPOB leader guilty on seven counts of terrorism.
Addressing Justice James Omotosho, he said the country required a path toward stability and urged the court to consider the broader implications of the judgment. “My lord, I plead for mercy, I plead for clemency, and I appeal for peace and stability not just in the South East, but in Nigeria. Nigeria is bleeding, and we must find common solutions to our common problems,” he said.
Aguocha noted that as Kanu’s direct representative in the National Assembly, he felt obligated to show support, which informed his consistent presence in court throughout the trial. He added, “I plead for the lord to show mercy and temper justice with mercy. I am a friend of the court, and I appreciate the opportunity to address you.”
