The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)… indefinitely
Judge Binta Nyako announced the indefinite postponement of the proceedings on Monday; following Mr Kanu’s protest, the second instance in about four and a half months in which the IPOB leader has expressed a lack of confidence in her handling of the case.
Mr Kanu said during the proceedings that he was “not happy with the decision of the Chief Judge” returning the case to Mrs Nyako.
The IPOB leader said he was only in court due to the respect he had for the rule of law, adding that the judge had previously recused herself from the case.
Mr Kanu said he could not be prosecuted while the case remained with Mrs Nyako.
Prosecutor Adegboyega Awomolo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) objected to Mr Kanu’s remarks and asked for a definite date for hearing.
He said the Chief Judge returned the case file to Mrs Nyako for Mr Kanu to formally raise his objection to the judge’s continued handling of the case.
Mr Awomolo said since Mr Kanu refused to file such a formal application, it was wrong for him to insult the court.
However, following Mr Kanu’s objection, Mrs Nyako adjourned the matter indefinitely.