Breaking>>>> news reaching me now that the leader of the indeginous people of Biafra (ipop) MNK has been secretly transferred to sokoto prison for him to serve is life sentence there, you can see for your self>
https://phoenix-browser.com/JJb3KX3nPkX and this new development has spark various reactions. However, am scared because he has been pulled out completely from his layers, love once and families, whole knows their next line of action to was this man, guys what do you think?
Constitutional Basis, Section 33 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution guarantees that Every person has a right to life, and no one shall be deprived of it intentionally
Practical Implication, Even in prison, Kanu must not be subjected to threats, torture, or extrajudicial harm, The prison authorities are legally responsible for his safety.
Right to Fair Trial and Appeal
Constitutional Basis, sections 36(1) to (7) guarantee the right to a fair hearing, legal representation, and appeal. he can appeal his conviction to higher court, he has the right to consult lawyers freely and have them present for legal matters.
Right to Humane Treatment
Prison Act and UN Guidelines, Nigerian law and international human rights treaties Nigeria has ratified require that prisoners be treated humanely
Any prison authority decision that adversely affects him like transfer to a distant prison can be challenged in court
Protection from harm or inhumane treatment
The tension now is that Sokoto Prison is far from his legal team and family, which could limit some rights in practice, but Nigerian law allows him to challenge this in court, which is exactly what his lawyers are doing.