Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Stay Of Proceedings At Appeal Court, Moves to Halt Judgment in Terrorism Trial

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has approached the Court of Appeal, seeking an order to halt further proceedings in his ongoing trial before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

In a motion filed before the appellate court, Kanu prayed for a stay of delivery of judgment in the terrorism case pending the determination of his substantive appeal. The motion, filed pursuant to Section 36(1) of the Nigerian Constitution, argues that proceeding with judgment before the appeal is decided would violate his right to fair hearing.

The IPOB leader’s appeal could potentially affect the November 20 date earlier fixed by Justice Omotosho for the delivery of judgment in the case.

It would be recalled that Justice Omotosho had set November 20, 2025, to deliver judgment in the long-running terrorism trial involving Kanu. However, the IPOB legal team insists that their client cannot be tried under a repealed law, referring to the provisions of the old Terrorism Act under which the charges were initially filed.

Legal observers believe the motion, if granted, may once again alter the course of the high-profile trial that has attracted both local and international attention.

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