The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed an appeal before the Court of Appeal in Abuja seeking to stop the Federal High Court from delivering its judgment on November 20 in his ongoing terrorism case.
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Kanu’s legal team submitted the motion after raising concerns that the trial judge, Justice James Omotosho, had failed to address crucial jurisdictional issues and the validity of the charges brought against him. The lawyers argued that the case was being prosecuted under a law they claim is no longer in force, making the process legally defective.
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The application urges the appellate court to suspend the judgment until Kanu’s pending appeal against earlier rulings by the trial court is resolved. His lawyers said proceeding with the verdict while the appeal remains undecided could render the process meaningless and infringe on his right to a fair hearing.
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The Federal High Court had earlier fixed November 20 for its ruling after refusing to allow Kanu’s defence team to present additional evidence in his case. The decision followed several adjournments and legal disputes between both sides over admissible materials.
Kanu’s legal battle stems from terrorism-related charges filed by the Federal Government following his re-arrest and extradition to Nigeria. He has consistently maintained his innocence, insisting that his prosecution is politically motivated.
The Court of Appeal is expected to fix a date to hear the fresh motion, which will determine whether the Federal High Court proceeds with or pauses its scheduled judgment.
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