The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resumed on Monday before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court. This comes after a dispute over her earlier decision to recuse herself from the case.
Kanu’s trial was initially stalled on September 24, 2024, when Justice Nyako recused herself following the IPOB leader’s direct declaration of lost confidence in her handling of the case.
However, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho, returned the case file to Justice Nyako, stating that Kanu’s request must be made formally through a motion on notice.
During Monday’s proceedings, Justice Nyako reiterated that her recusal had not been formally accepted by the Chief Judge.
She advised Kanu’s defence team, led by Aloy Ejimakor, to submit a written application if they still sought her withdrawal.
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