Nnamdi Kanu’s Legal Team Appeals Ruling, Alleges Denial of Fair Trial Rights

The legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has filed an appeal against the ruling of the Abuja Federal High Court before the Appeal Court. Kanu’s legal team, led by its Lead Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling of Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Federal High Court on March 19, 2024.

The appeal challenges the lower court’s decision, alleging that Kanu’s constitutional rights to fair trial were denied.

The legal team accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of failing to provide adequate facilities for Kanu to prepare his defense and his right to counsel of his own choice, resulting in a miscarriage of justice.

In a notice of appeal filed by Ejimakor, the team argued that the trial court erred in assuming jurisdiction to proceed with the case despite the denial of Kanu’s right to fair trial.

They also accused the trial judge of ordering accelerated hearing of the case without addressing the constitutional breaches of fair trial rights.

The appeal seeks to overturn the lower court’s ruling and to seek reliefs that would protect Kanu’s constitutional rights.

Kanu’s legal team also accused the trial judge of allowing unconstitutional acts, such as seizing and photocopying confidential legal documents, eavesdropping on confidential consultations, and denying counsel the right to take notes or transmit messages to Kanu.

The legal team emphasized that fair trial rights, including the right to adequate facilities to prepare for defense and the right to counsel of choice, are fundamental and must be upheld.

They urged the Appeal Court to rectify the alleged constitutional breaches and ensure that Kanu receives a fair trial.