Olushola Omogbehin

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has challenged the decision of the Federal High Court in Abuja to deliver judgment today in the terrorism charges brought against him by the Federal Government.

Kanu, who has been standing trial for several years on terrorism and treasonable felony-related charges, had asked the court to halt the judgment and consider his fresh motions.

Even before the case was called, upon the arrival of Justice James Omotosho in the courtroom, Kanu jumped up shouting, “No judgment today. This court cannot deliver any judgment in this matter.”

Calming him down, Justice Omotosho urged him to observe decorum, saying that the case must be called and appearances made before submissions could be entertained.

After arguing that the charge against him was invalid and unknown to law, Kanu demanded that he be allowed to write his final written address and that he be granted bail until all the issues he raised were resolved.

Justice Omotosho ruled that the issues raised by Kanu had been previously decided by the same court.

“This court is bound by its earlier rulings. The issues regarding the Court of Appeal and the stay of proceedings shall not be entertained. Section 306 of the ACJA prohibits such applications,” he said.

Omotosho added that there are two categories of bail recognised in law, and Kanu’s case “does not fall within them.”