Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resumed on Monday, Feb. 10, before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court.
Kanu’s trial was stalled after Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Federal
High Court entered a recusal order on September 24, 2024.
The judge entered the recusal order after Kanu ordered her to step down
from his trial because he lacked confidence in her ability.
Following her decision, Justice Nyako had returned Kanu’s case file to
the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho.
However, John Tsoho returned the case file to Justice Nyako, stating
that Kanu’s request must be made formally through a motion on notice.
Earlier today, Kanu arrived at the Abuja Federal High Court for the
resumption of his trial.
Kanu’s brother, Kanunta, posted a video of the IPOB leader’s arrival, in
court and wrote: “10th of February 2025 #MaziNnamdiKanu live at dishonourable
Justice Binta Nyako’s court in Abuja, Nigeria.”
During Monday’s proceedings, Justice Nyako reiterated that her recusal
had not been formally accepted by the Chief Judge.
She advised Kanu’s defence team, led by Aloy Ejimakor, to submit a written application if they still sought her withdrawal.
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