Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), sine die (indefinitely).
The decision, made on Monday, came after Kanu maintained that Justice Nyako should not preside over his case, citing her earlier recusal.
The Federal Government is currently bringing charges of terrorism against Kanu.
Nyako recused herself from the case on September 24, 2024, which brings the trial of Nnamdi Kanu to a standstill, according to Persecondnews.
Justice Nyako resigned in response to Kanu’s request to have her opinion taken, citing a lack of confidence in her ability to oversee his trial.
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, was then instructed to return Kanu’s case file to Nyako, who then proceeded with the trial.
In January, Kanu complained to the National Judicial Council about Justice Nyako’s handling of his trial, specifically citing her refusal to reinstate his bail, which he claimed was in violation of the Constitution.
If Justice Binta Nyako is not willing to serve as the Federal High Court’s judge, he demanded that his case be moved to the South-East.
Since being rearrested in Kenya and being subjected to extraordinary rendition back to Nigeria on June 27, 2021, the IPOB leader has been in custody.
He allegedly had his arrest worked with Nigerian authorities in collaboration with Kenyan security operatives.
Source: Per Second News
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