VIDEO: “You Stand Recused From My Case And Cannot Try Me, You Have No Knowledge Of Your Own Law,” Nnamdi Kanu Dares Justice Nyako

On Monday, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Binta Nyako, indefinitely adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

This decision came after Kanu, through his lawyer Aloy Ejimakor, insisted that Justice Nyako recuse herself from the case, citing her previous recusal.

Ejimakor stated, “The defendant is still asking that your lordship recuse herself from this matter.”

In response, Justice Nyako noted that the Chief Judge had not accepted her earlier recusal and had reassigned the case to her.

She advised the defense to submit a formal written application if they wished for her to step down.

She remarked, “The Chief Judge had not accepted the recusal and had referred the case back to me for trial.”

The prosecution, led by Adegboyega Awomolo, expressed readiness to proceed, stating that their witnesses were prepared.

However, due to the defense’s objections, the court decided to adjourn the trial indefinitely.

Kanu has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since 2021, facing charges of terrorism and treasonable felony related to his separatist activities.

IPOB, which seeks the secession of southeastern Nigeria to form an independent Biafra nation, was designated a terrorist organization by the Nigerian government in 2017.

This marks the second time in recent months that Kanu has challenged Justice Nyako’s involvement in his trial.

In September 2024, he made an oral application requesting her recusal, leading to a temporary halt in proceedings.