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FEDERAL HIGH COURT CLASHES WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OVER NNAMDI KANU TRIAL

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  CapitalTimesNews / 3 weeks
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government over its lack of progress in the trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The presiding judge expressed frustration at the prosecution’s repeated delays and seeming lack of readiness, saying, “You must pick six days within two weeks and present all your witnesses. If you fail to do so, I will strike out your case as weak.” The judge’s ultimatum drew a mixture of murmurs and gasps from those present in the courtroom. The prosecution’s second witness was cross-examined, but his testimony was deemed unreliable and he was eventually dismissed by the court. The prosecution’s failure to present its next witness further frustrated the judge, who adjourned proceedings to May 28, 29, and June 6, 16, 18, and 19, 2025. The judge urged the prosecution to reduce its extensive list of witnesses, saying, “We cannot continue like this. Reduce your witnesses so this matter can end soon.” The defense team, led by Chief Kanu Agabi, introduced video footage intended to challenge the legitimacy of the charges against Kanu. The footage included Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s comments that may have suggested political factors influenced unrest in Orlu. The prosecution’s witness refrained from commenting on the footage, while the defense questioned him on the lack of direct evidence linking Kanu to criminal activity. The witness conceded that he had never personally investigated IPOB members and had no reports linking Kanu to violence. The judge’s warning highlights the court’s growing impatience with the prosecution’s handling of the case. The trial is set to continue on the designated dates, with the prosecution expected to present its witnesses and make progress in the case.