The Digest:
In a significant shift, Nnamdi Kanu has begun filing his defense against terrorism charges after a Federal High Court order temporarily relocated the court registry to his courtroom, marking a pivotal moment in his long-running legal battle.
Key Points
- Justice James Omotosho ordered the court registry to move to facilitate Kanu's filing.
- The IPOB leader had previously refused to defend himself, demanding specific legal citations.
- Federal Government counsel Adegboyega Awomolo agreed to accept the filings in court.
- Proceedings were paused for one hour to complete the documentation process.
- Kanu's defense team is now formally responding to the terrorism allegations.
- The case has faced multiple delays due to procedural disputes and legal objections.
- This compliance follows intense legal pressure and judicial directives.
This procedural breakthrough moves the contentious trial forward, testing both the judicial process and the boundaries of legal resistance in one of Nigeria's most-watched cases.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, PM News
