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The Digest:

The Federal High Court in Abuja has firmly rejected Nnamdi Kanu's claim of being denied a fair hearing, asserting that the IPOB leader deliberately employed delay tactics and disregarded multiple opportunities to present his defense throughout the prolonged legal proceedings.

Key Points:
  • Justice James Omotosho ruled Kanu was not denied a fair hearing
  • The judge stated Kanu "became unruly and caused different delays"
  • The court noted prosecution called five witnesses before closing its case
  • Kanu's no-case submission was dismissed on September 26
  • The judge said Kanu devised multiple delay tactics, including sacking lawyers
  • The court held that Kanu failed to prove extraordinary rendition claims with evidence
  • Despite being offered six consecutive days for defense, Kanu abandoned the process
In a legal system where rights must be exercised to be preserved, this ruling underscores that the privilege of a fair hearing cannot be claimed by those who consistently reject its provisions.

Sources: TheCable