Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, raised questions regarding the jurisdiction of his terrorism case during a recent court session on February 10, 2025, before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court.
Kanu, who has been in detention since his re-arrest in June 2021, has long expressed dissatisfaction with the proceedings, even calling into question the competence of the court and the judge.
He insists that Justice Nyako, who had earlier recused herself from the case, should not handle it.
Despite Kanu’s objections, including his request for the case to be moved to another court or region, Justice Nyako stated that the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court had not accepted her recusal, meaning the case had been returned to her jurisdiction.
She directed Kanu’s defense team to file a formal written application if they wanted to pursue her recusal further.
The prosecution, led by Adegboyega Awomolo, argued that the trial should proceed, asserting that their witnesses were ready, and objected to Kanu’s remarks about the court.
Kanu, on the other hand, reiterated his lack of confidence in the process and the judge, and expressed dissatisfaction with the Chief Judge’s decision to revert the case to Justice Nyako.
Ultimately, Justice Nyako adjourned the trial indefinitely, leaving the case unresolved for the time being.
This marks another chapter in the ongoing legal battle surrounding Kanu’s alleged involvement in terrorism and the broader political tensions in Nigeria.
