Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), vehemently contested the Federal High Court’s jurisdiction over his case during a hearing on February 10, 2025. Expressing profound dissatisfaction, Kanu criticized Justice Binta Nyako’s decision to preside over his trial, citing her previous recusal in September 2024. He asserted, “The prosecution and this court don’t know the law, that is the fact. Poor knowledge of the law is killing Nigeria.”
The legal proceedings have been fraught with contention. Following Justice Nyako’s initial recusal, Chief Judge John Tsoho reassigned the case to her, emphasizing the necessity for a formal motion from the defense to validate her withdrawal. Despite the prosecution’s readiness to proceed, Kanu’s legal team, led by Aloy Ejimakor, maintained that Justice Nyako lacked the jurisdiction to continue, leading to an indefinite adjournment of the trial.
Kanu’s ongoing detention since June 2021 and the protracted legal battles underscore the complexities surrounding his case. The indefinite adjournment further delays resolution, leaving the IPOB leader’s legal fate uncertain.
