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Tension In Court As Judge Issues Final Ultimatum To Nnamdi Kanu Full Details
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, a final opportunity to open his defence in the ongoing terrorism trial brought against him by the Federal Government.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Presiding Judge Justice James Omotosho, who issued the warning on Wednesday, emphasised that the court had already provided multiple opportunities for Kanu to respond to the charges.
Justice Omotosho stated, “We had adjourned till today for the defendant to open his defence or be deemed to have closed it. However, I am inclined to give him one more opportunity. If he fails to do so, I will consider his defence closed. I understand that he is not a lawyer but an economist, so this will be his last chance.”
The case was adjourned until November 7 for continuation.
Prosecution Pushes To Close Defence
Earlier, lead prosecution counsel Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN) urged the court to foreclose Kanu’s right to defend himself, noting that he had failed to utilise five of the six days granted for his defence.
Awomolo maintained that despite repeated directives, Kanu had refused to open his defence, arguing that he continued to insist the charges were invalid.
Speaking from the dock, Kanu—who has been representing himself after dismissing his legal team—reiterated that he would not enter any defence because the charges against him lacked legal backing. He further described his continued detention by the Department of State Services (DSS) as unlawful and demanded his immediate release.
Judge Cautions Former Defence Lawyers
During proceedings, Justice Omotosho also cautioned Kanu’s former lawyers—P. A. N. Ejiofor, Aloy Ejimakor, Dr. Maxwell Opara, and Prince Mandela Umegburu—now serving as his consultants, to adhere strictly to professional conduct.
The caution followed a complaint by Awomolo, who accused them of granting media interviews and making public comments on the ongoing trial.
Justice Omotosho stressed that while Kanu has the right to seek consultation, all parties must respect judicial processes and avoid statements capable of swaying public perception.
The court subsequently adjourned the matter to November 7, warning that failure by Kanu to open his defence would lead to the court deeming it closed and proceeding to judgment.
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