The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Thursday made a fresh attempt to stall the scheduled judgment in his seven-count terrorism trial before the Federal High Court.
The court had previously set November 7 for the delivery of judgment. However, when proceedings commenced, Justice James Omotosho noted that Kanu had filed a series of motions shortly after the last adjournment. The court consolidated the motions and allowed Kanu, who is representing himself, to present arguments.
Kanu Seeks Appellate Intervention and Bail
In his first motion, filed on November 12, Kanu requested that “certain substantial issues arising from the trial” be referred to the Court of Appeal. He also asked the court to stay proceedings pending the appellate court’s decision.
Kanu argued that the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction from the outset, describing the charges as based on a “non-existing law.” He noted that the Supreme Court had previously struck out count seven, ruling that the alleged offence “does not exist in law.”
He further contended that the prosecution’s evidence had been “sufficiently demolished” and that he had been denied a fair hearing. Kanu criticised the court for waiving his right to file a written address before fixing the judgment date.
In a separate motion, he also requested bail “on liberal terms,” insisting that his continued detention by the Department of State Services (DSS) was unconstitutional.
Government Counters, Court Reserves Ruling
Leading the Federal Government’s legal team, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, urged the court to dismiss all of Kanu’s fresh applications, describing them as attempts to delay proceedings. Awomolo argued that all relevant issues had already been canvassed during the trial and called on Justice Omotosho to proceed with the scheduled judgment.
After hearing submissions from both sides, Justice Omotosho reserved ruling on the motions.
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