Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), pleaded not guilty to fresh terrorism charges brought against him by the federal government during his re-arraignment on Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The federal government's lead counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), announced his readiness to prosecute the case and requested an adjournment to assemble witnesses and ensure an accelerated hearing. Kanu's new defence counsel, Kanu Agabi (SAN), did not object, prompting Justice James Omotosho to adjourn the trial to April 29, May 2, and May 6, 2025.
Unlike his previous court appearance on February 10, where he lashed out against his trial, Kanu appeared calmer this time and issued apologies to Justice Binta Nyako, who previously handled his case, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), the federal government's counsel, and his former defence lawyers, including Aloy Ejimakor Esq.
Kanu’s lawyer, Agabi (SAN), read his apology in court, stating: “I hereby apologise to Justice Binta Nyako; she did not deserve the unjust attack. I also apologise to Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN); he deserves the highest respect.”
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