Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), filed an ex-parte motion with the federal court in Abuja asking for his release from the Sokoto Correctional Facility.
Demdoo Asan, a senior legal officer of the Legal Aid Council, informed the court that Kanu’s legal representative wanted to leave the case because there were unsolvable issues.
He explained that he had been in constant phone contact with the applicant’s family since the last adjourned date.
Despite receiving phone calls and making appearance promises, the relatives did not appear at the Legal Aid office to depose the application.
Demdoo added that Kanu hoped to dictate the proceedings and have control over what the attorneys’ statements in court would be.
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He requests that I record what I would say in court. But he said he can’t in good faith accept that as a court officer.
He added that his superiors all agreed with him after speaking with him.
When a case comes to us, as court officers, we handle it as necessary, Demdoo said. Otherwise, the applicant may seek legal assistance elsewhere.
Then, in response, he requested to formally withdraw from the matter by invoking Rule 50 of the Federal High Court Rules.
Justice Omotosho praised the attorney for upholding the court’s dignity in his ruling.
Demdoo and the Legal Aid Council were given permission to resign from representing the defendant by him.
The judge added that the motion lacked integrity. He demanded that all parties involved be given notice in order to ensure justice and fairness.
He noted that there hasn’t been any proof of service before the court since the last court session on December 8, 2025.
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