Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial To October 16 Over Missing NMA Medical Report (Video)

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned the terrorism trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to October 16, 2025, following the failure of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to present its medical report on Kanu’s health condition.

The court had earlier directed the NMA President to constitute a medical board to examine the IPOB leader and submit a detailed report on his current health status. The report was expected to guide the court on whether Kanu is medically fit to continue his trial under the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) or should be transferred to a hospital for treatment, as requested by his legal team.

Justice Omotosho had also instructed the NMA panel to determine whether the DSS medical facility was capable of managing Kanu’s health needs or if he should be moved to the National Hospital, Abuja, for specialized care.

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However, during Wednesday’s proceedings, DSS counsel, Mr. Suraj S’aad (SAN), informed the court that the NMA medical board had communicated that its report was not yet ready for submission.

Citing this development, the prosecution requested a one-week adjournment to allow the NMA team to complete its findings and file the report as ordered.

With no objection from Kanu’s defence team, Justice Omotosho granted the request and subsequently fixed October 16, 2025, for the continuation of the trial and submission of the medical report.

Earlier, the court had refused to grant Kanu bail on health grounds, noting that the decision would depend on the outcome of the NMA report.

The court emphasized that the essence of the medical board’s report is to provide professional advice on whether Kanu’s health condition warrants his transfer to a different medical facility or his continued stay in DSS custody.

Kanu, who has been in detention since 2021 after his re-arrest in Kenya, faces charges bordering on terrorism and treasonable felony. His prolonged detention has continued to spark calls from across the South-East and beyond for his release on humanitarian and medical grounds.