Nnamdi Kanu Sues Federal Government Over Unlawful Trial – Seeks Immediate Termination of Case

BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Sues Federal Government, Seeks Immediate End to Trial

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has filed a new legal action against the Federal Government of Nigeria, demanding a complete termination of his ongoing terrorism trial.

In the fresh suit, Kanu outlined four critical legal defects which, according to him, render the entire proceedings invalid and unconstitutional. He insisted that continuing the trial despite his discharge by the Court of Appeal amounts to a grave breach of the rule of law.

Key Points from Nnamdi Kanu’s Legal Argument

• Contempt of Appeal Court Judgment: Kanu argued that the Federal Government is in open defiance of a valid judgment of the Court of Appeal that discharged him. He noted that by law, the trial was automatically terminated once the appellate decision was delivered, except if overturned by a higher court.
• Denial of Fair Hearing: The IPOB leader revealed that he has been held in solitary confinement for over four years and was only allowed three hours to consult with his legal team under heavy surveillance before appearing in court. He described this as a serious violation of his right to a fair hearing.
• Use of a Forged Medical Report: Kanu alleged that the court relied on a falsified medical report when declaring him fit to stand trial. He stated that the document was dated even before the supposed medical examination was ordered, emphasizing that no such examination ever occurred.
• Violation of Legal Procedures: According to Kanu, the combination of these irregularities nullifies the entire case, making the ongoing trial a direct affront to both Nigerian and international law.

He therefore urged the court to immediately terminate the trial in the interest of justice, fairness, and respect for judicial authority.

Stay tuned for further updates as this case continues to unfold.