Court adjourns ruling on Nnamdi Kanu’s prison transfer request, delaying decision until January 27 as legal teams prepare for upcoming appeal.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed a decision on the urgent application filed by Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, seeking a transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to a closer facility.
Kanu, who was convicted on terrorism charges and handed a life sentence on November 20, 2025, argued that his current detention in Sokoto is obstructing his ability to prepare for his appeal, which must be filed by mid-February 2026. His legal team maintained that proximity to key documents, witnesses, and legal counsel is essential for an effective challenge of his conviction.
Presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, adjourned the case to January 27, 2026, stating that both the Federal Government and the Nigerian Correctional Service must be formally notified and given adequate opportunity to respond. The court stressed that due process was necessary to guarantee a fair and transparent hearing.
Outside the courtroom, reactions were divided. Supporters of Kanu expressed disappointment, insisting that his continued detention in a remote facility amounts to a denial of justice. Others, however, argued that the delay reflects routine legal procedure, noting that Kanu’s case has remained highly contentious and politically sensitive since it began several years ago.
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The adjournment sets the stage for another round of legal battles, as Kanu and his team continue to challenge both his conviction and the conditions of his detention.