By Victor Agu
The Federal High Court in Abuja will today deliver judgment in the case involving the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, marking a critical point in his long-running legal battle with the Federal Government.
Justice James Omotosho is expected to rule on multiple applications filed by both the prosecution and the defence. Central to the proceedings is Kanu’s challenge to the validity of the terrorism charges against him, as well as his request for release on the grounds of alleged unlawful detention and violation of his fundamental rights.
Kanu has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since June 2021, following what his legal team describes as an “extraordinary rendition” from Kenya. He is currently facing seven terrorism-related charges, including incitement, operating an unlawful organisation, and activities said to threaten national security—allegations he firmly denies.
In a fresh motion before the court, Kanu contended that the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act under which he is being tried has been repealed. He argued that the charges “disclose no offence known to law” and should therefore be struck out.
The IPOB leader also urged the court to expunge the “purported plea of not guilty” recorded on his behalf, insisting it was entered under deception and in disregard of a Supreme Court ruling.
Furthermore, he is seeking an order setting aside all subsequent proceedings and directing his immediate release.
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