JUST- IN! SEE SHOCKING Thing Nnamdi Kanu Did In Court That Made Judge Handling His Case Withdraw From Ongoing Trial [Video]
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has formally withdrawn from the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), after a dramatic scene in court on Tuesday. The development marks a critical juncture in Kanu’ s long- running legal battle with the federal government over charges of terrorism.
The withdrawal of Justice Nyako followed a heated outburst from Kanu, who declared that he no longer had confidence in the judge’ s ability to preside fairly over his trial. The proceedings, which had already attracted significant attention due to the controversial nature of the charges, took an unexpected turn when Kanu rose from the dock to address the court directly, overriding his lawyer’ s attempt to represent him.
During the session, Kanu, in an emotional outburst, instructed his lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, to step aside, taking control of the courtroom himself. He accused Justice Nyako of bias and declared that he could not trust her to deliver a fair judgment. This act of defiance sparked a brief uproar in the courtroom, with security officials scrambling to restore order.
” I have no confidence in you, ” Kanu reportedly told the judge, demanding her immediate withdrawal from the case. His unprecedented request caught the attention of both his legal team and the prosecution, sparking immediate debate over whether the judge should step aside.
Counsel for the federal government, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Adegboyega Awomolo, opposed Kanu’ s demand. He argued that the trial’ s progression was in line with the Supreme Court’ s directive and that there was no legal basis for the judge to recuse herself. Awomolo further contended that Kanu’ s outburst was an attempt to disrupt the legal process and that the court should proceed without delay.
For now, Nnamdi Kanu has been remanded back into the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), where he has been held since his extradition to Nigeria from Kenya in June 2021. His detention and trial have sparked widespread reactions, particularly among his supporters and the larger Biafran independence movement, who see him as a political prisoner rather than a criminal.
The trial has been a focal point in Nigeria’ s ongoing struggle with separatist movements, particularly in the southeastern region. Kanu and his group, IPOB, have been at the forefront of calls for the establishment of an independent Biafra, a demand that has led to numerous clashes with security forces and accusations of terrorism by the federal government. The charges against Kanu include treasonable felony, terrorism, and unlawful possession of firearms, all of which he denies.
Kanu’ s legal battles have drawn international attention, with various human rights organizations expressing concern over the Nigerian government’ s handling of the case. The situation has also reignited debates about the right to self- determination and the government’ s approach to addressing secessionist movements.
