Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Case to October 10, 2025

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Nnamdi Kanu

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to October 10, 2025. The adjournment is due to the judge presiding over the case proceeding on an official vacation.

The postponement is the latest in a series of delays that have marked the high-profile case since Kanu’s re-arrest and extradition to Nigeria in 2021. He faces charges bordering on terrorism, treasonable felony, and incitement, which he has consistently denied.

The unexpected shift in the trial schedule has stirred fresh concerns among observers, legal experts, and human rights groups, many of whom believe the repeated adjournments risk undermining public confidence in the judicial process. Kanu’s legal team has expressed frustration over the delays, maintaining that their client’s continued detention without conclusion of trial raises serious questions about due process and constitutional rights.

Supporters of the IPOB leader have long argued that the trial is politically motivated, while the federal government insists it is a legitimate prosecution based on national security concerns. With the new date now fixed for October 2025, uncertainty continues to surround the resolution of a case that has deep political and regional implications for Nigeria.

As the legal battle drags on, many are watching closely to see whether the judiciary will ensure a fair and timely trial—or if the case will continue to be caught in an extended cycle of delays.

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is currently facing trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The trial was adjourned to October 10, 2025, for a ruling on Kanu’s no-case submission, which argues that the Federal Government failed to establish a prima facie case against him.

The court has implemented strict attendance protocols, limiting the number of individuals allowed inside the courtroom, and journalists and the public are barred from attending the trial.

The Supreme Court had previously ruled that Kanu should remain in prison, overturning a 2022 judgment by a lower court that ordered his release .

Kanu is facing charges related to terrorism and treason, stemming from his alleged involvement with IPOB and his broadcasts on Radio Biafra.

Kanu has been in detention since June 2021, after being renditioned from Kenya.

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