”We are in high spirit that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will soon come out of detention sooner than expected”- Lawyer says

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lawyer of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed optimism that Kanu would be released soon following his extradition to Nigeria and re-arrest.

He is currently being remanded in prison custody until July 26 when hearing on his case will commence.

However, in an interview with newsmen, Ejiofor said efforts are being made to get Kanu out of detention as there is not enough allegations to convict him.

“We’re in high spirit that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will soon come out of detention sooner than expected, and better too. It’s one thing for allegations to be made, it’s another thing to establish it. But I don’t think there’s anything strong enough to convict him,” he said.

Speaking on Kanu’s health status, Ejiofor said the detained IPOB leader is getting better.“There’s no cause for worry. His health is improving. Only that he has not been allowed access to his family, particularly his wife and children, which I see as another level of mental torture. But we’re doing all we can to ensure he’s transferred to appropriate custodian pending when his trial commences. We’re also making efforts to get medical experts to ensure his health gets stable”he added