Hon. Obi Aguocha, the Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency, has once again ignited a national conversation with his passionate condemnation of what he calls deep-rooted injustice and ethnic bias in Nigeria’s judicial system.
Speaking ahead of the “Free Nnamdi Kanu Peaceful Protest” set to take place in Abuja on Monday, October 20, 2025, Hon. Aguocha — who also serves as the official negotiator for detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu — expressed his unwavering commitment to the pursuit of truth, fairness, and national unity.
During a live interview on Arise Television, the federal lawmaker affirmed his intention to participate in the peaceful protest, describing it as both a moral duty and a civic responsibility.
“Let’s speak the truth without fear,” Aguocha declared. “Every Nigerian must stand up for justice, even if it means expressing our concerns through peaceful protests.”
A Call Against Selective Justice
Hon. Aguocha decried what he termed a disturbing pattern of selective justice in Nigeria, accusing the federal government of applying “two separate laws” — one for the Igbo people and another for non-Igbos.
“There are two separate laws in Nigeria — one for the Igbo man and another for non-Igbos,” he said. “While President Tinubu has pardoned convicted drug lords and murderers, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who has committed no offence, remains in unjust detention. This represents ten years of dehumanisation and injustice.”
He emphasized that the continuous detention of Kanu contradicts Nigeria’s professed commitment to fairness, equity, and the rule of law. Aguocha, who has long advocated for dialogue and reconciliation as the path toward resolving the IPOB issue, warned that such bias only widens the trust gap between the federal government and the people of the South East.
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Justice Must Not Wear a Tribal Face
In his passionate appeal, the lawmaker called on President Bola Tinubu and relevant authorities to act decisively and ensure that justice in Nigeria is free from ethnic coloration.
“Enough is enough,” he asserted. “Justice must not wear a tribal face. For Nigeria to move forward as one nation, the same standard of justice must apply to every citizen, regardless of tribe, religion, or political affiliation.”
A Peaceful Call for Equity and National Healing
Hon. Aguocha urged Nigerians from all regions to see the upcoming protest as a peaceful movement for equity, justice, and the restoration of constitutional rights, not as an act of rebellion.
He maintained that silence in the face of oppression emboldens injustice and weakens democracy.
“When we raise our voices in truth and peace, we strengthen our democracy,” he said. “This movement is not about division but about conscience — standing up for what is right and ensuring no tribe or group is treated as second-class citizens in their own country.”