Peter Obi Owes Judiciary an Apology’ — Soludo’s Aide Slams Remarks on Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction

‘Peter Obi Owes Judiciary an Apology’ — Soludo’s Aide Slams Remarks on Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction

Ejimofor Opara, Special Adviser on Media to Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, has strongly criticized comments made by Labour Party leader Peter Obi regarding the trial and imprisonment of Nnamdi Kanu.

In a statement titled “One Statement Too Many — Peter Obi Slaps Finland and Nigeria’s Judiciary,” Opara described Obi’s remarks as disrespectful to both the Nigerian and Finnish judicial systems. He was reacting to Obi’s recent claim that there was no justification for Kanu’s continued detention.

According to Opara, such comments undermine the work of courts that handled cases involving Kanu and his associate, Simon Ekpa. He noted that Finland’s judiciary convicted Ekpa on terrorism-related charges and sentenced him to six years in prison, while Nigeria’s courts found Kanu guilty on terrorism-related offenses after a lengthy legal process.

The Soludo aide argued that Obi, who benefited from judicial rulings that restored his governorship mandate in 2006 and 2007, should be among the strongest defenders of the judiciary rather than one of its critics.

Opara further accused Obi of making politically motivated statements and attempting to gain sympathy ahead of future elections. He maintained that the judiciary had conducted Kanu’s trial openly and fairly, stressing that due process was followed throughout the proceedings.

He added that history would judge public figures who undermine institutions that once protected their rights and ambitions. Opara therefore called on Obi to publicly apologize to both the Nigerian judiciary and the Finnish courts for what he described as a reckless and misleading statement.

The remarks have added a fresh dimension to the ongoing political and legal debate surrounding Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction and the wider issue of separatist agitation in Nigeria.