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The Digest:

The Federal High Court in Abuja has given Nnamdi Kanu a 24-hour ultimatum to open his defence against terrorism charges. Justice James Omotosho ordered the defence to begin on October 24, rejecting Kanu's request for a three-month adjournment and his renewed challenges to the court's jurisdiction, warning that failure to comply would mean forfeiting his right to a defence.

Key Points:
  • The Federal High Court has ordered Nnamdi Kanu to open his defence on October 24.
  • Justice James Omotosho ruled the defence must proceed without fail.
  • Kanu's request for a three-month adjournment was denied.
  • The defendant repeatedly challenged the court's jurisdiction, citing multiple legal defects.
  • He alleged a forged medical report and prosecution misconduct.
  • The prosecution described Kanu's statements as procedurally unrecognized.
  • The judge stated all preliminary objections would not be entertained at this stage.
This ruling tightens the procedural noose, forcing a confrontation between the court's authority and the defendant's steadfast refusal to acknowledge its legitimacy, setting the stage for a critical day in the protracted legal saga.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria