ABUJA – The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, one final opportunity to open his defence against terrorism charges.
Trial Justice James Omotosho adjourned the case until November 7, 2025, warning that he would foreclose Kanu’s right to defend himself if he fails to do so on the next date.
The judge stated that the decision was based on the tenets of justice, noting, “I will give the last opportunity to the defendant to put in his defence, failure of which he would be deemed closed.”
In court, Kanu reiterated his position that he has no case to answer, insisting the charges are based on a “repealed and non-existent law.” Following the court’s intervention, Kanu requested and was granted permission to consult with his former lawyers before the next hearing.
The prosecution had urged the court to close the defence immediately, arguing that Kanu had already wasted five of the six days allotted for his defence.
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Disclaimer: This is a developing court story. The claims made by Nnamdi Kanu regarding the validity of the charges are legal arguments that have not been ruled upon. The report is based on proceedings in the Federal High Court, Abuja.
