Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), indefinitely.
The adjournment follows a recusal order issued by Justice Nyako on September 24, 2024, after Kanu requested that she step down from his case, citing a lack of confidence in her impartiality.
Following her recusal, Justice Nyako returned Kanu’s case file to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho. However, reports indicate that Tsoho later returned the file to Nyako for the trial to continue.
Kanu, the leader of IPOB, has been in detention since 2021 after being arrested in Kenya and subjected to extraordinary rendition back to Nigeria. He is currently facing terrorism charges brought against him by the Federal Government.
His legal team has consistently challenged the charges, arguing that his extradition was unlawful and that his continued detention violates both Nigerian and international laws.
IPOB, which Kanu leads, is a separatist movement advocating for the independence of Biafra from Nigeria. The group has been proscribed by the Nigerian government, which accuses it of violent activities—claims the organization denies.
With the indefinite adjournment, the future of Kanu’s trial remains uncertain. His legal team is expected to seek further legal remedies while calls for his release continue to resonate among his supporters.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prosecuting Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism-related charges.
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