The Federal High Court in Abuja is set to deliver judgment today in the alleged terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The proceedings will be broadcast live on television.
The court registrar confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday morning.
Cameramen from major stations including NTA, Channels TV, AIT, and TVC are present in the courtroom with their equipment for live coverage.
Justice James Omotosho had on November 7 scheduled today for the judgment after Kanu’s defence was foreclosed.
The judge explained that Kanu chose not to present his defence under a repealed law.
According to Justice Omotosho, Kanu had six days allocated by the court to conduct his defence, which he did not fully utilise.
The judge emphasized that he would have granted an extension if Kanu had chosen to open his defence.
As a result, the court held that Kanu cannot claim he was denied his constitutionally guaranteed right to a fair hearing.
