Amanze Chinonye
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the long-running case between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to 20 November 2025 for judgment.
The development comes after a decade of attritional prosecution marked by repeated delays, multiple amended charges, and legal disputes that have stretched across several administrations. Kanu has spent a cumulative six years in detention since the case began, following periods of release, rearrest, and prolonged trial interruptions.
At Friday’s sitting, the court announced that all arguments from both the prosecution and defence had been formally concluded, clearing the path for the long-awaited verdict.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe adjournment signals the final stage of a trial that has consistently drawn national and international attention due to its political sensitivity and human rights concerns.
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Kanu, who faces terrorism-related and treasonable felony charges, has denied all allegations. His legal team has repeatedly argued that his prosecution violates both domestic and international legal standards.
The Federal Government has maintained that the charges are legitimate and tied to actions allegedly taken by IPOB, which was proscribed in 2017.
Security around the court remained tight during the proceedings, as supporters gathered outside demanding his release.
The judgment scheduled for 20 November 2025 is expected to shape the next phase of the long-running conflict between authorities and pro-Biafra activists.
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