A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled November 20 for the judgment in the terrorism case involving Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra.
Justice James Omotosho fixed the date on Friday after Kanu opted not to open his defence, despite the six days earlier allotted to him by the court having expired.
According to the judge, the defendant had been granted ample opportunity to present his case and therefore could not later allege that his constitutional right to a fair hearing was breached.
“Having failed to utilise the opportunity granted to him to conduct his defence, the defendant cannot claim to have been denied his rights under the law,” Justice Omotosho stated.
The court had previously allocated six days for Kanu’s defence after the prosecution closed its case.
However, Kanu, who has remained in custody since his 2021 re-arrest, chose to waive his right to defend himself against the terrorism and incitement charges brought by the Federal Government.
The high-profile case has attracted both national and international attention, with judgment now expected to be delivered on November 20.
