The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing of a new N1 billion lawsuit brought by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government.
The hearing, initially scheduled for a later date, has been rescheduled for March 18. The adjournment was granted to allow proper service of the defence in the lawsuit.
During the proceedings, the defence counsel, I.I. Hassan, informed the court that they had not received the necessary documents.
In response, Alloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s lawyer, stated that all required steps for service had been completed and expressed concerns about the delay in serving the documents on the defence by the bailiff.
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Justice James Omotosho granted the adjournment until March 18, stressing the importance of proper service to ensure a fair trial.The lawsuit, filed by Kanu through his lawyer Alloy Ejimakor, aims to enforce his fundamental rights.
The defendants in the case include the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Department of State Service (DSS), and its Director-General.
Among Kanu’s grievances are the alleged seizure and photocopying of confidential legal documents related to his defence, the denial of his rights to choose his legal representatives, and the violation of his right to a fair trial.
The detained IPOB leader is also seeking an official letter of apology and N1 billion in damages for the mental, emotional, and psychological toll resulting from the alleged breach of his rights.
