Court Postpones Ruling on Nnamdi Kanu’s ‘No-Case’ Submission Until October

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned ruling on the no-case submission filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), until October 10, 2025.

At Friday’s hearing, the Federal Government, represented by Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), urged Justice James Omotosho to reject Kanu’s request to be discharged.

Awomolo insisted that the IPOB leader must answer for a seven-count terrorism charge, stating that Kanu’s past broadcasts on Biafra Radio clearly posed a threat to Nigeria’s national security.

According to the prosecution, Kanu’s alleged inciting broadcasts encouraged the killing of police officers and their families, leading to the deaths of over 170 security personnel.

Awomolo also emphasized that Kanu’s open declaration to “bring Nigeria to a standstill” and his continued leadership of the outlawed IPOB group were more than mere words they had real consequences.

In contrast, Kanu’s lead defence counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), argued that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case. He highlighted that:

None of the five witnesses presented were victims of incitement;

No concrete investigation linked Kanu’s statements to terrorism;

Kanu’s controversial statements were political rhetoric or constitutionally protected speech encouraging self-defence.

Agabi also criticized the government’s prolonged solitary confinement of Kanu, labeling it a violation of international law. He urged the court to dismiss the charges, stating that repeated amendments to the charge sheet failed to establish criminal liability.

Justice Omotosho adjourned the case for ruling on October 10.

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