Nnamdi Kanu in court flanked by his lawyers during a court hearing recently
Why Kanu’s court trial in Abuja failed to hold, Thursday – Counsel
Resumed trial of leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, earlier scheduled to hold, Thursday, May 26 was adjourned to June 28 2022, following the absence of trial judge of the Federal High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT( sitting in Abuja, Justice Binta Nyako, according to counsel to the defendant, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor.
According to Barrister Ejiofor, the the postponement was because the presiding Judge, Justice Nyako, is indisposed.
Providing an update via his known Twitter handle, Kanu’s lawyer, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, wrote: “Please be informed that we have just received communication from the Federal High Court’s Registrar, notifying us that the Court will no longer be sitting tomorrow, 26th May, 2022, on Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s case.
“According to the Registrar, this is because His lordship, Justice Binta Nyako is indisposed, and as such, the matter is now adjourned to the 28th day of June, 2022 for Ruling/Hearing. We most respectfully, urge you all to maintain restraint, as you have always done. Keep your eyes on the ball, which is the freedom of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
“Also, please note that Justice delayed is not justice denied. We are aggressively cruising to victory, it is only a matter of time.We profoundly appreciate your solidarity, unflinching support and prayers, which have been sustaining us thus far. Please do not relent in your prayers, we do not take it for granted.
“We shall continue to keep you all informed as events unfold.”
