This is the time for action”, Father Mbaka Reveals How He Intends Securing Kanu’s Release
“This is the time for action”, Father Mbaka Reveals How He Intends Securing Kanu’s Release
Prominent Nigerian catholic priest and founder of Adoration Ministry Enugu State, Nigeria (AMEN) has reacted to the controversial court trial, conviction and sentencing of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was on 20th of November, 2025 convicted on seven court terrorism charges by justice James Kolawole Omotosho High Court, Abuja. Kanu was thereafter sentenced to life imprisonment by the same judge. His trial and conviction are not devoid of concerns and controversial. Following the sentencing of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), legal experts and commentators have argued that the presiding judge, James Kolawole Omotosho did not follow the laid down rules for criminal trial–Mazi Nnamdi was denied his final written address and allegedly convicted on repealed laws. This is amid allegation of the court trial being a mere demonstration as its outcome was reportedly predetermined.
Hence, reverend Ejike Mbaka while speaking on Sunday, 30th of November, 2025, following his return from an unnamed foreign country, stated that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu whom he refered to as his brother, was convicted in a botched trial while he was away from the country.
He thereafter declared his intention to fight for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s release, noting that the time to take actions is now. He enjoined his congregants and followers to keep praying for him as he embarks on the mission to secure Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s release.
Meanwhile, the governor of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s home state, Alex Otti visited Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto correctional facility on 30th of November, 2025. Following his sentencing, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was relocated from the custody of Nigeria’s Secret Police to Sokoto correctional centre.
Amid the controversy his conviction has drawn, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s legal consultant, Alloy Ejimakor has revealed that Kanu is set to appeal his conviction and sentencing by Justice James Kolawole Omotosho. He stated that the presiding judge failed to follow the rule book in such a trial; hence, denied Kanu right to fair trial.
