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NNAMDI KANU’S TRIAL: FEDERAL HIGH COURT REASSIGNS CASE TO NEW JUDGE
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The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to another judge. This development comes after Kanu’s legal team requested the Chief Justice of Nigeria to intervene in the matter, seeking a proper and lawful reassignment of the case. According to Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, the IPOB leader is ready to face his trial, convinced of his innocence. Ejimakor disclosed that Kanu expressed sincere gratitude to the Chief Justice of Nigeria for her prompt response to their request. “Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has always been ready to take his trial because he is firmly convinced of his innocence,” Ejimakor stated. The reassignment of the case follows the recusal of the previous judge, Justice Binta Nyako, in September 2024. Kanu’s legal team had raised concerns about the delay in reassigning the case, posing dangers to Kanu’s constitutional rights, particularly his right to fair and speedy hearing. With the case now reassigned, Kanu’s legal team will focus on preparing his defense. “Now that the first steps have been taken by the authorities to do the lawful thing, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and his legal team shall take stock and hanker down to the zealous preparation of his defense,” Ejimakor said.
