We’ll Not Rule Out Political Solution In Resolving Kanu And Igboho Cases – Nigeria

Federal Government of Nigeria has not ruled out political solution to resolving Kanu and Igboho cases.

Gatekeepers News reports that Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami says the federal government of Nigeria has not ruled out all possibilities in resolving cases concerning leaders of secessionist groups in some parts of the country.

The federal government is currently in a legal battle against the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu who is charged with a seven-count offence bordering on treasonable felony and terrorism.

Similarly, authorities are actively working on extraditing ‘Yoruba Nation’ agitator, Sunday Igboho from Benin Republic to face criminal charges.

The AGF during a chat with Arise TV said though these individuals’ actions have “criminal undertones”, the federal government will not strike out other means of resolving the cases.

Malami said, “As far as the security situation is concerned, and as far as governance and this administration is concerned, you cannot rule out all possibilities. But crime is a crime, and there are criminal undertones. And when you’re associated with certain conducts, you cannot rule out the government’s right to take steps.

“Generally speaking, that’s why I say no possibility is out ruled but, then, there has to be an approach for government to consider.”

He added, “I cannot be preemptive in telling you that clearly and outrightly that reconciliation, perhaps, is being considered.

“We will look into it (approach) for the purpose of looking at its weight, the authenticity of it, the good faith associated with it and then bring about the considerable factors relating to the negotiations or otherwise.

“So, it is not a conclusion that one can outrightly make without juxtaposing associated facts relating to the reconciliation; there has to be an approach and then a counter consideration.”