US Congress Urges Nigeria to Ensure Fair Trial for Nnamdi Kanu
On May 22, 2026, the US House of Representatives passed resolution H.Res.1321 calling on the Secretary of State to engage with Nigeria over the trial, conviction and imprisonment of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Sponsored by Rep. John James, the resolution urges that all legal proceedings comply with Nigeria’s constitution and international human rights commitments. Lawmakers highlighted Kanu’s November 2025 life sentence by an Abuja court and raised concerns about his detention in Sokoto prison, noting potential obstacles to his pending appeal. They specifically asked Nigeria to review findings from the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and to ensure consistent access to legal counsel, necessary medical care and humane conditions. The resolution reaffirms the US commitment to human rights, freedom of expression and the rule of law worldwide. I hate injustice. It feels wrong that terrorists receive lenient treatment while Kanu is held under harsh conditions for speaking out. God bless all genuine freedom fighters around the world.
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