IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu accused Justice Binta Nyako of bias, claiming her family faces corruption charges and alleging pressure to convict him. He insisted his trial is illegal and demanded her recusal. The court adjourned the case indefinitely as Kanu’s legal team plans further challenges to the proceedings.
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been postponed indefinitely by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The adjournment follows Kanu’s strong objections to the judge’s continued involvement in his case.
During his court appearance, Kanu accused Justice Nyako of bias, alleging that her son and husband were facing corruption charges and that she was under pressure to convict him in exchange for leniency for her family. He further criticized the Nigerian judiciary, asserting that a lack of legal knowledge was harming the country.
Kanu reiterated his stance that his agitation for self-determination is not a crime, citing legal precedents that he claims render his trial invalid. He also referenced Supreme Court regulations, arguing that Justice Nyako should recuse herself from the case due to perceived partiality.
Additionally, Kanu revisited the circumstances of his arrest, insisting that he was illegally taken from Kenya and brought back to Nigeria, which he described as a violation of both international law and his fundamental human
