The Federal High Court in Abuja indefinitely adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), after an awkward moment where the court’s lights were switched off while Kanu exposed the alleged illegality within Nigeria’s legal system. Kanu, through his lawyer Aloy Ejimakor, demanded that Justice Binta Nyako recuse herself from his case, referring to her previous recusal.
The tension escalated as Kanu accused the court of procedural inconsistencies, with the power cut serving as a symbolic interruption during his strong arguments.Despite the prosecution’s readiness to proceed, the trial was adjourned due to the defense’s objections and the unresolved recusal issue. This incident marks yet another chapter in Kanu's ongoing legal battle since his detention in 2021 for charges relating to terrorism and treasonable felony.
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has strongly criticized Nigerian prosecutors and courts for their alleged lack of knowledge of the country’s laws. His outburst came after his appearance at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, where he expressed visible anger at the handling of his case.
According to Kanu, both the prosecutors and the court have a poor understanding of Nigerian laws, which he believes is contributing to widespread injustice in the country.
In a video recorded by Channels Television and shared by SaharaReporters, Kanu stated, “The prosecution and this court don’t know the law, that is the fact. Poor knowledge of the law is killing Nigeria. They don’t know the law.”
He further emphasized the need for proper legal understanding, citing a federal gazetted law that prohibits the Chief Judge of Nigeria from instructing Justice Binta Nyako on how to conduct her duties. Kanu argued that this law should be obeyed, and that his right to agitate for Biafra was unjustly labeled as terrorism, despite being a legitimate activity.Kanu’s lead counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, also declared that Kanu’s case was effectively concluded. Ejimakor stated that they had informed the judge that she no longer had jurisdiction over Kanu’s case, and that they had appeared in court "under protest." He confirmed that Kanu’s case had been adjourned indefinitely, using the legal term "sine die."
