Nnamdi Kanu Lay Low, Begs Court After Outburst in Court Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has pleaded not guilty to a seven-count bill bordering on terrorism and treasonable felony.
He likewise apologised to the federal high court, Binta Nyako, former presiding judge; and Adegboyega Awomolo, reprove to the federal government; over his conduct at the previous hearing.
Kanu was indicted on Friday before James Omotosho, judge of a federal high court in Abuja.
On March 8, John Tsoho, chief judge of the federal high court, reassigned Kanu’s case to a new judge after the defendant repeatedly asked Binta Nyako to recuse herself from his case.
Kanu directly informed Nyako that he no longer had confidence in her handling of his trial.
On September 24, Nyako recused herself from Kanu’s case after an oral application by the defendant.
On February 10, Nyako adjourned Kanu’s case indefinitely following the defendant’s insistence that the judge cannot preside over his case since she had recused herself.
Subsequently, Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s lawyer, informed the media in early March that the trial would commence afresh following the appointment of a new judge.
KANU ENGAGES NEW LAWYER
At the resumption of trial on Friday, Kanu Agabi, a senior promote and former attorney-general of the federation (AGF), publicised himself as Kanu’s new admonish.
After Kanu pleaded not guilty to all the seven-counts, Agabi informed the court that they were ready to proceed with the trial.
Omotosho granted accelerated hearing, in view of the fact that the case has been on for 10 years. The case was adjourned to April 29, May 2 and 6 for trial.
KANU TENDERS APOLOGY
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At the resumed court session before Omotosho, who took over the case from Nyako, the defendant, through his newly appointed reprove, read out the formal apology.
Kanu asked Nyako and Awomolo to pardon him for his battles against them in the open court, annexing that his outburst stemmed from his protracted trial.
“In expressing his anger, he confronted the federal high court, he clashed with Justice Binta Nyako, he invaded the prosecutor and his own lawyers,” Agabi disclosed.
“I hereby apologise to Justice Binta Nyako. She did not deserve the unjust attack. I apologise to chief Adegboyega Awomolo SAN. He deserves highest respect. He was chided without reservations.
“I appeal for forgiveness. Kanu is a good man none the less all of us cannot be of one mind. He is not perfect in return is supporting the cause of Igbo people who are resilient, fearless and applying their God given talents to give good account of themselves.
“We may have misgivings at all events we must seek forgiveness. In resolving our diversities, let us employ peace and not turmoil to resolve our differences.”
Responding, Awomolo disclosed he was moved by the plea and has forgiven Kanu for all he reported against him.
The senior lawyer stated he was not a persecutor however that may be prosecutor and that he would work to ensure quick resolution of the charges.
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Published 3/21/2025