Former US Mayor Critiques Nigeria's Justice System

Mike Arnold, a former mayor in the United States, has publicly criticized the Nigerian government for its handling of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who is currently imprisoned. Arnold addressed the US Congress, asserting that Nigeria has not adequately addressed the spread of radical Islam and the insurgency affecting the country.

He pointed to recent terrorist attacks and the government's failure to prosecute those responsible for violence, particularly highlighting the contrasting treatment of southern activists like Kanu and northern jihadists. Arnold referenced a viral video in which an Islamic cleric placed a one million naira bounty on a pastor, Emmanuel Sundai Garba, for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad.

He called on the US Congress to demand Kanu's release and offer asylum to protect him from the Nigerian regime, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice in Nigeria.