Judge Omotosho delivers judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism case after ordering his removal from court for alleged unruly conduct and claims of judicial bias.
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has continued delivering judgment in the terrorism case involving Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), despite the defendant’s absence following an emotional outburst in court.
The tension began on Thursday when Kanu erupted in anger after the court dismissed three fresh motions he filed. Justice Omotosho ruled that the applications lacked merit, paving the way for the scheduled judgment to proceed.
However, moments before the ruling, Kanu protested sharply, insisting that the trial could not continue because he had not submitted his final written address. He accused the judge of bias, repeatedly demanding to be shown “the law” that permitted the court to proceed under such circumstances.
Eyewitnesses reported that his voice grew louder as he challenged the judge’s authority, declaring that Omotosho “did not know the law.” His statements disrupted proceedings, prompting security operatives to intervene.
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In response, Justice Omotosho ordered Kanu out of the courtroom for what he described as unruly and unacceptable conduct. The IPOB leader was escorted out by security personnel while the judge resumed the session without him.
Despite the defendant’s absence, Justice Omotosho proceeded with delivering judgment in the long-running terrorism case, marking a tense moment in one of the country’s most closely watched trials.
The ruling is expected to shape the next phase of legal proceedings involving Nnamdi Kanu, whose trial has been at the center of political and public debate across Nigeria.
