Live updates of Nnamdi Kanu Trial in Appeal Court Abuja, can be accessed below.
Newsone reports that the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has commenced at the Court of Appeal in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
This online news platform understands that Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal challenging the seven-count charge filed against him by the federal government was earlier slated for October 11 but was later brought forward to today, Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
Newsone Nigeria recalls that the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari had re-arraigned the IPOB leader on an amended 15-count charge bordering on treasonable felony. However, on May 28, the trial judge struck out eight of the 15-count charge.
The Appeal marked No: CA/ABJ/CR/ 625/2022; is challenging the remaining seven-count against Nnamdi Kanu.
12 noon: Justice of the Appeal Court of Abuja has promised to deliver a quick judgment on the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. All arguments have been heard today and dates for the judgment day will be communicated as soon as received.
11: 45 AM: Appeal Court Question To The Prosecution Counsel: How Many Times Have You Amended Charges Against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu *The Prosecution Counsel Answered: “7 Times MY LORD”
10:20 AM: The clerk announced that the presiding Judge is running late but the hearing will hold.
9:40 AM: Nnamdi Kanu lawyers arrive at Appeal Court in Abuja waiting for the case to kick start.