The Federal High Court in Abuja is set to resume the treason trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), with a new judge now assigned to the case.
Case Reassigned to Justice Omotosho
- The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned Kanu’s case from Justice Binta Nyako to Justice James Omotosho.
- While it remains unclear whether the case file has been transmitted to the new judge, court sources suggest that hearing notices may be issued before the week ends.
Court Dismisses Judge Withdrawal Rumors
- The Chief Registrar of the court, Sulaiman Hassan, has refuted media reports claiming that the newly assigned judge withdrew from the case.
- Hassan described the reports as false, misleading, and damaging, urging the public to rely only on verified court sources.
Federal High Court’s Position
- The court has cautioned against deliberate misinformation aimed at eroding public confidence in the judiciary.
- It reaffirmed its commitment to due process and ensuring justice in the case.
What’s Next?
- Kanu’s legal team and other parties in the case are expected to receive official hearing notices soon.
- All further inquiries regarding the case should be directed to the court’s Information Department for accurate updates.
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