Nnamdi Kanu has recorded a temporary victory against the Nigerian Government's bid for a secret trial in the court of law.
Nnamdi Kanu, co-defendants and lawyers in today's appearance
The Federal High Court presided by Justice Binta Nyako has
suspended the secret trial of Independent People of Biafra leader,
Nnamdi Kanu and co-defendants till further notice, following a prima
facie suit filed by the defendants against the Nigerian government
challenging the veracity of the charges leveled against them, which is
currently being entertained by the court.
Hon Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lead counsel of the defendants
after his introduction, told the court that the accusations leveled on
his clients lacks merit and basic proof.
According to Hon Ejiofor, "Nnamdi Kanu (the first defendant) is only exercising his right to self determination."
He also noted that that the defendants started their agitations
even before the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as the president of
Nigeria; hence do not pose any threat to the incumbent Buhari's
government.
The Radio Biafra director arrived the Federal High Court Abuja,
alongside his co-defendants who are standing trial on alleged
treasonable felon.
His arrival was reportedly greeted with cheers among scores of
Biafra supporters who trooped around the court premises early this
morning in solidarity with their leader.
They were seen with placards calling for the release of Nnamdi
Kanu, and protesting against the "illegal detention" of Family Writers
Journalist, Moses Agbo who was abducted by the Department of State
Services since December 25, 2016.
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