The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled November 20 for the delivery of a ruling in the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Justice James Omotosho announced the date on Friday after Kanu, who is representing himself following the disengagement of his legal team, failed to present his defence within the six days allocated by the court. The judge emphasized that Kanu’s failure to utilize the opportunity granted to him means he cannot claim a denial of his constitutionally guaranteed right to a fair hearing.
During proceedings, Kanu filed a motion challenging both the competence of the charges against him and the court’s jurisdiction to try the case. The defendant argued that his prosecution under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act is invalid, claiming the law cited no longer exists.
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The court had earlier paused the trial for one hour to allow Kanu to indicate his intention to present his defence. However, instead of proceeding with substantive evidence, Kanu maintained that the charges were based on a “non-existent law.”
With the defence phase now concluded, the court will rule on the matter later this month, marking a crucial development in a case that has drawn national and international attention.
