BOMBSHELL! Nigerian Court Blows Hot, Threatens To Adjourn Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial INDEFINITELY, Fixes New Dates For Ruling
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has deferred ruling on Nnamdi Kanu’s application for transfer to a correctional center, setting the stage for further delays in his trial.
The court proceedings on Wednesday
saw Kanu’s counsel, Alloy Ejimakor, passionately arguing for his client’s transfer from the Department of State Services (DSS) custody to Kuje prison. Ejimakor emphasized that Kanu’s continued detention in DSS custody jeopardized his right to a fair trial and hindered his preparation for the proceedings. Ejimakor urged the court to consider alternative forms of custody, such as house arrest, citing past instances where defendants like Sambo Dasuki and El-Zakzaky had been granted similar arrangements. The defense also raised concerns about surveillance, alleging that hidden cameras in the meeting room compromised attorney-client confidentiality, further undermining Kanu’s ability to prepare adequately for trial.
In response, Justice Nyako expressed
frustration with the defense s perceived delays, threatening to adjourn the trial indefinitely until the defense was fully prepared to proceed. The prosecution, represented by Adegboyega Awolomo (SAN), countered the defense’s arguments, urging the court to dismiss the transfer application on grounds of insufficient justification.
Following deliberations, Justice Nyako
postponed her ruling on Kanu’s transfer application to May 20, highlighting the urgency for both parties to expedite the trial process. Before adjourning, the judge granted a brief recess to allow the defense team to confer with Kanu, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the significance of the impending decision. Kanu’s case has garnered widespread attention and scrutiny, reflecting broader concerns about human rights, fair trial procedures, and the rule of law in Nigeria.
As the legal battle continues, the fate of Nnamdi Kanu hangs in the balance, with each court decision carrying profound implications for his liberty, and the future of the ongoing trial. The postponement of the ruling underscores the complexities and challenges facing the Nigerian judicial system, raising questions about the efficacy of legal processes and the ability to ensure timely justice for all parties involved.
As stakeholders await the next chapter in this high-profile case, the spotlight remains firmly fixed on the Federal High Court and its pivotal role in adjudicating one of Nigeria’s most contentious legal battles in recent memory
Source :
Sahara Reporters
