Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, failed to open his defence for the second time at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, October 24, 2025, in his alleged terrorism trial. Kanu, who has opted to defend himself, told Justice James Omotosho that his disengaged lawyers had yet to hand over the case file to him, prompting an adjournment until Monday, 27 October 2025.
Kanu's request for an adjournment was not opposed by Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, counsel for the Federal Government. However, Awomolo urged the court to enforce the standing order directing Kanu to defend himself within six days.
Omotoso who was accused of 32 charges including rape, human trafficking, sexual assaults. The allegations stemmed from claims that he exploited his authority within his church
Justice Omotosho advised Kanu to make judicious use of the opportunity granted to him under Section 36 of the Constitution to defend himself, noting that the court cannot compel him to do so if he chooses to waive the right.
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