The Digest:
A medical panel constituted by the Nigerian Medical Association has determined that the health condition of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu is not life-threatening, clearing the way for his terrorism trial to proceed. The report, submitted to the Federal High Court in Abuja, resolves the conflicting claims about his fitness and provides a judicial pathway for the case to continue.
Key Points:
- An NMA medical panel concluded Nnamdi Kanu's ailment is not life-threatening.
- The panel reported that Kanu is medically fit to stand trial.
- Justice James Omotosho has scheduled six consecutive days for Kanu to present his defense, starting October 23.
- The court granted Kanu's legal team a private, 3-hour consultation with him in the courtroom to prevent potential surveillance.
- The decision follows conflicting health reports from prosecution and defense experts.
- The private meeting is set for October 22, ahead of the trial's resumption.
- The court's ruling is based on the NMA panel's findings and the lack of objection from legal teams.
Sources: Daily Post
