Kenyan court declares IPOB leader’s 2021 rendition illegal.
A Kenyan High Court has ruled that the covert rendition of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu from Nairobi to Nigeria in June 2021 was unlawful and violated his rights under Kenya’s constitution . The decision labeled the abduction and detention as unconstitutional.
Judge Mwita emphasized that Kanu’s right to legal process, humane treatment, and prompt court appearance was breached. The ruling also implicated Kenyan authorities and possibly INTERPOL in enabling the rendition.
The judgment may compel Kenya to provide reparations and reassess the legality of international renditions. It also raises accountability questions for Nigeria, which has long sought Kanu’s return amid accusations of torture.
For IPOB supporters and human rights advocates, the decision marks a victory. It may also influence transnational legal standards for political activists.
I’m Adedayo Obadina
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