What Do Nnamdi Kanu’s Boxers, Singlets, Shirts, And Perfume Have To Do With Terrorism Charges?-Opara

In a recent interview on Symfoni TV, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, human rights lawyer Maxwell Opara questioned the integrity of the evidence presented against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu during his terrorism trial. He explained that several items collected by security operatives had no connection to the charges, raising concerns about the seriousness and fairness of the prosecution’s approach.

He said, “What do Nnamdi Kanu’s boxers, singlets, shirts, and perfume have to do with terrorism charges?,” stressing that such personal belongings should never have been listed as exhibits in a case of this magnitude. Opara argued that including them only exposes the weakness of the prosecution’s case and suggests an attempt to inflate the matter with irrelevant materials.

Opara emphasized that terrorism trials must be grounded in credible, legally admissible evidence—not everyday household items that have no bearing on national security. He noted that presenting such items undermines both the seriousness of the judicial process and the confidence of the public in the rule of law. According to him, it is troubling that after years of investigation, these were the kinds of exhibits brought forward.

The human rights lawyer also highlighted broader issues surrounding Kanu’s trial, including procedural irregularities, the foreclosure of his defense, and the denial of his right to submit a final written address. Opara said these inconsistencies raise deeper questions about whether justice was genuinely pursued or whether the case was driven by political pressure.

Despite Kanu’s conviction and imprisonment, Opara reaffirmed his commitment to challenging every unlawful action through available legal channels. He insisted that no matter the charges, a trial must be conducted with integrity and evidence must be relevant and credible. He concluded that justice becomes meaningless when personal items like clothing and perfume are presented as tools of terrorism.

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