Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja has rejected the bail application for Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The court also ordered an accelerated hearing of the case involving Kanu, who is facing charges of treasonable felony.
Kanu, who has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his arrest in June 2021, was brought to court on Tuesday for the ruling. Justice Nyako stated that the court would grant an accelerated hearing and ordered the prosecution to call its first witness.
However, Kanu's counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling. He mentioned that the legal team could not proceed with the proceedings without being allowed to speak with their client. Ejimakor highlighted difficulties in meeting with Kanu in DSS custody, stating that their conversations were monitored and that Kanu was still wearing the same outfit ordered by the court to be changed.
Ejimakor alleged unfair treatment of Kanu, which he argued contravened the Nigerian Constitution. He requested a stand down of the case to enable them to consult with their client, a request that the court granted.
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