The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been adjourned indefinitely after scheduled proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja failed to hold.
Supporters, family members, and legal representatives gathered for the hearing, where Kanu, facing charges of terrorism and treason, reiterated his demand for Justice Binta Murtala Nyako to recuse herself from the case.
Kanu’s trial had been stalled since he raised concerns about Justice Nyako’s impartiality. While the judge stepped down in September 2024 following Kanu’s oral request, the Chief Judge later reassigned the case to her, ruling that the request must be formalized in a motion.
In December 2024, the prosecution, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Adegboyega Awomolo, sought to resume the trial. However, Kanu’s defense team, headed by Aloy Ejimakor, maintained that the judge’s recusal remained valid and insisted on a different court handling the case.
With no resolution in sight, the court has now placed the case on indefinite hold, further prolonging the legal battle between Kanu and the Nigerian government.
