Atiku Isa, the factional president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has raised concerns over what he described as regional disparities in the treatment of high-profile agitators in Nigeria.
Speaking during an interview on SYMFONI TV, Isa questioned why similar cases appear to have produced different outcomes across the country.
During the interview, Isa pointed to the cases of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and Sunday Igboho, both of whom have regained their freedom after facing legal challenges. He contrasted their situations with that of Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently serving a life imprisonment sentence.
“El-Zakzaky is from the north, Igboho is from the southwest. Then why is Nnamdi Kanu in prison?” Isa asked, suggesting that regional considerations may be influencing judicial outcomes. His statement reflects a growing narrative among some observers who believe that political and ethnic factors could be shaping decisions in sensitive legal cases.
Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has remained at the center of national debate following his trial and sentencing. His continued imprisonment has drawn reactions from political leaders, civil society groups, and supporters who question the fairness of the process. Meanwhile, the cases of El-Zakzaky and Igboho have often been cited in public discourse as examples of how different legal battles can lead to varying results…..See More
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