Trial Justice Binta Nyako held that Kanu must explain the reason why he breached the previous bail that was given to him, before he could enjoy another favourable discretion from the court.
A member of Kanu’s legal team, who craved anonymity, told NEWSMEN on Wednesday that FG had in the amended charge, listed some lawyers representing the embattled IPOB leader, including Mr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor and Mr. Maxwell Opara, as accomplices of the defendant.
FG, it was gathered, alleged that the said lawyers, were constantly in contact with Kanu, after he jumped bail and fled the country.
It will be recalled that Kanu was subsequently re-arrested and returned back to the country from Kenya, in controversial circumstance.
Trial Justice Binta Nyako had on April 8, struck out eight out of the 15-count treasonable felony charge FG preferred against Kanu.
UPDATED: Court strikes out FG’s amended charge against Kanu.
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday struck out a six-count amended charge brought against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.
The judge threw away the fresh charges following its withdrawal by counsel to the Federal Government, Adamu Kaatu.
Citing the need for the government to open the trial of Kanu after years of delay, Kaatu opted to withdraw the new charges when it was discovered the trial cannot be opened when an amended charge is pending.
Apparently desperate that witnesses be called to give evidence against Kanu, the government lawyer hurriedly applied for the withdrawal which was not opposed by Mike Ozekhome (SAN) standing for the defendant.
Justice Nyako, in a brief ruling, struck out the amended charge to pave way for the Federal Government to open its case against Kanu.
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Henry D Great
9ja u no dey shame at all? TUFIAKWA!!!
Chibuzo O. Anozie
Nigeria will be in a sorry state..
He must be released..what of Boko Haram they rehabilitated and gave amnesty?? Is Nnk with weapon,guns?? Tell ourselves the truth that man is innocent
Chibuzo O. Anozie
Henry D Great
9ja u no dey shame at all? TUFIAKWA!!!
Chibuzo O. Anozie
Nigeria will be in a sorry state..
He must be released..what of Boko Haram they rehabilitated and gave amnesty?? Is Nnk with weapon,guns?? Tell ourselves the truth that man is innocent
