The legal counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has publicly questioned President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its continued refusal to comply with multiple court rulings ordering Kanu’s release and awarding him damages.

In a post shared Friday on X, Kanu’s special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, cited key judgments from 2022 and 2023 that remain unimplemented. Among them: a January 2022 ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja directing the federal government to pay N1 billion in damages and issue a public apology for Kanu’s controversial rendition from Kenya; an October 2022 judgment nullifying his detention and awarding N500 million in compensation; and a 2023 decision declaring IPOB’s proscription unlawful.

“Dear Pres. Tinubu, has MNK become your personal prisoner?” Ejimakor wrote, referencing the lack of compliance despite the finality of certain aspects of the rulings. He emphasized that the government’s continued appeals do not justify ignoring court orders.

Kanu, who was arrested in June 2021 and faces charges of treasonable felony, has consistently denied wrongdoing, arguing that his extradition violated international legal norms. His legal team maintains that the charges are politically motivated and that his detention undermines judicial authority.

The federal government has defended its stance, citing national security concerns and pending appeals. Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) has reiterated that Kanu’s detention is lawful, with trial proceedings resuming this month following delays attributed to health issues.

Supporters of IPOB view the government’s inaction as a form of political persecution, while officials argue that the matter is being handled within the bounds of the law. The impasse reflects broader tensions between judicial independence and executive discretion, particularly in a region where separatist sentiments remain deeply rooted.

As Kanu’s case enters its fourth year, the legal and political standoff continues to test Nigeria’s commitment to rule of law and constitutional order.