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The Digest:

Nnamdi Kanu has filed for a stay of proceedings just days before his scheduled terrorism judgment. The IPOB leader’s appeal challenges the foundation of his trial, arguing it relies on a repealed law, thereby testing the limits of Nigeria’s judicial process. Rooted in the Storm.

Key Points:
  • Nnamdi Kanu filed an application at the Court of Appeal for a stay of proceedings.
  • The move seeks to delay the judgment scheduled for November 20 by Justice James Omotosho.
  • Kanu’s legal team contests the trial, arguing it is based on a repealed terrorism act.
  • The application invokes Section 36(1) of the Nigerian constitution, safeguarding fair hearing.
  • The outcome of the appeal could significantly impact the delivery of the judgment.
  • The case continues to draw widespread attention and legal debate.
  • Kanu’s supporters maintain that the charges lack a valid legal foundation.
As the judicial clock ticks, this appeal represents not just a legal challenge but a symbolic struggle over law, legacy, and the boundaries of dissent. Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: Daily Post