Just in: Federal govt closes case against Nnamdi Kanu in court

DDM News

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially closed its case against the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

This development followed the cross-examination of the prosecution’s fifth and final witness at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, June 19, 2025.

Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) reports that the prosecution wrapped up its presentation of evidence and witness testimonies, effectively concluding its side of the trial, which has spanned several months and attracted significant national and international attention.

With the prosecution’s case now closed, the court has adjourned the matter to July 18, 2025.

The next court session will focus on the adoption of written addresses relating to the “no case submission” made by the defense team.

This legal strategy argues that the prosecution has failed to establish a prima facie case against Kanu that warrants his defense.

During today’s session, the presiding judge granted the defense team a 14-day window to file its written address in support of the no case submission.

The judge also gave the prosecution another 14 days to respond to the defense’s arguments.

The adjournment sets the stage for a crucial legal determination that could significantly shape the trajectory of the long-running trial.

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has been in detention since his controversial rendition from Kenya in 2021.

He faces multiple charges, including terrorism, treasonable felony, and inciting violence through his broadcasts and public statements in support of the Biafra secessionist movement.

Kanu and his legal representatives have repeatedly argued that his arrest and subsequent trial are politically motivated.

They have also maintained that his fundamental rights have been violated throughout the legal process.

Over the past few years, the trial has seen several twists, including multiple adjournments, changes in legal counsel, and fierce courtroom debates.

It has also drawn widespread reactions from international human rights organizations, Igbo political leaders, and pro-Biafra supporters both at home and in the diaspora.

Many of Kanu’s followers continue to demand his unconditional release and accuse the Nigerian state of suppressing the rights of Indigenous nationalities.

As the case moves towards its next decisive phase in July, public attention remains fixed on the courtroom in Abuja, where the legal fate of the separatist leader hangs in the balance.

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