By Njoku Chijioke
The Federal High Court in Abuja has indefinitely adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), following a legal standoff between the prosecution, defense, and Kanu himself.
Kanu’s counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, called for Justice Binta Nyako’s recusal, citing a loss of confidence in her impartiality.
However, Justice Nyako explained that the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, had overturned her previous recusal and reassigned the case to her.
She advised Kanu’s legal team to file a formal application if they still sought her withdrawal.
The prosecution, led by Adegboyega Awomolo, was prepared to proceed with witnesses, but Ejimakor maintained that Kanu would not stand trial before Justice Nyako.
Kanu, who has been in State Security Service (SSS), custody since 2021, faces charges of terrorism and treasonable felony.
The indefinite adjournment has raised concerns about further delays in resolving the case.
