Nnamdi Kanu: Court to Deliver Judgment in Alleged Terrorism Case November 20
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled November 20, 2025, for judgment in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), over alleged terrorism offences.
Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the case on Friday, announced the date after foreclosing Kanu’s defence, citing his repeated refusal to proceed under a repealed law. The court’s decision marks a crucial stage in the long-running legal battle involving Nnamdi Kanu and the Federal Government.
“This court has given opportunity to the defendant under Section 36 as required by the Constitution, and I will not allow this to continue,” Justice Omotosho stated. “It is based on this, without hesitation, that I say the defendant has waived his right,” he added.
Nnamdi Kanu had declined to enter his defence, arguing that the terrorism charges against him were filed under a repealed law and therefore invalid. His stance led to a standoff in court sessions, with his legal team insisting that the Federal Government must file fresh charges under an existing legal framework.
However, the court ruled that it had provided sufficient opportunity for Nnamdi Kanu to present his defence, and that his persistent refusal constituted a waiver of his rights under the law.
The IPOB leader, who has been in custody since his re-arrest in 2021, is facing multiple counts bordering on alleged acts of terrorism and incitement. His trial has continued to generate national and international attention, with various human rights organizations calling for due process and fair hearing.
Observers say the upcoming judgment could have far-reaching implications for both Nnamdi Kanu and the broader agitation for self-determination in the South-East region. Legal analysts believe that the outcome of the November 20 ruling will either mark a turning point in the case or open another phase of appeals and constitutional debates.
Supporters of Nnamdi Kanu have continued to maintain that his detention and prosecution are politically motivated, while the Federal Government insists that he must face justice for alleged terrorism-related offences.
With the date now set for judgment, all eyes are on the Federal High Court in Abuja as the nation awaits a ruling that could redefine the trajectory of one of Nigeria’s most contentious legal battles.
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