BREAKING: Court Gives Nnamdi Kanu Fresh Deadline to Open Defence or Lose Right

The Federal High Court in Abuja has given the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, a final deadline to open his defence in the terrorism charges brought against him by the Federal Government or risk forfeiting the right to do so.

During Wednesday’s proceedings, Kanu maintained that the charges against him were invalid. He insisted he would not enter any defence, arguing that the charges were filed under a law that had been repealed.

Instead of commencing his defence, Kanu challenged the validity of the charges. He referenced an earlier Supreme Court judgment that directed the Federal Government to amend the charges, as the original law under which he was charged had been repealed. Kanu argued that the prosecution had failed to comply with this directive. He stated, “The Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act has been repealed. I cannot enter a defence under a repealed law. I will not do that.”

Justice Omotosho advised Kanu to reserve his arguments for the appropriate stage of the trial, but Kanu declined, reiterating that there was no legal basis for the trial to continue.

At one point, Kanu expressed a willingness to open his defence but requested additional time to consult with his four legal consultants, Nnaemeka Ejiofor, Aloy Ejimakor, Maxwell Okpara, and Mandela Umegborogu. The judge encouraged him to seek guidance from legal practitioners familiar with criminal procedure.

Earlier, counsel for the Federal Government, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), asked the court to enforce its earlier order, requiring Kanu to either open his defence or waive the right entirely.

Justice Omotosho stated that he was willing to extend the time once more, giving Kanu another opportunity to reconsider his position before deciding whether to defend the charges or forgo his right to do so.

The court’s directive adds a new chapter to the ongoing high-profile trial, which has continued to draw attention both nationally and internationally due to the complex legal and political issues involved.

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