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The Digest:

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a final 24-hour ultimatum to IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, requiring him to open his defense against terrorism charges by November 5 or forfeit his right to do so, following his continued refusal to participate in proceedings he considers illegitimate.

Key Points:
  • Justice James Omotosho granted Kanu until Tuesday to begin his defense.
  • The IPOB leader has refused to defend himself for four consecutive court dates.
  • Kanu maintains that no valid charges exist against him under Nigerian law.
  • He demanded immediate release and threatened not to return to detention.
  • Prosecution lawyer Adegboyega Awomolo accused Kanu of wasting court time.
  • The judge acknowledged Kanu's non-legal background and allowed consultation time.
  • This follows the court's earlier rejection of Kanu's no-case submission.
The legal standoff reflects deeper tensions between separatist movements and state authority, testing both judicial patience and defendants' strategic resistance.

Sources: Channels TV