“The court lacks the jurisdiction to entertain the matter,” Justice James Omotosho ruled.
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a N50 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government. Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling on Wednesday, stating that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case.
“The court lacks the jurisdiction to entertain the matter,” the judge ruled, noting that the proper venue for such a suit would be the Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia State, where the alleged violations occurred. Kanu had filed the suit alleging unlawful arrest, extraordinary rendition from Kenya, and inhuman treatment during his detention.
The IPOB leader sought N50bn in damages. The federal government, through its counsel, opposed the application and challenged the court’s jurisdiction. The court’s decision marks a significant turn in Kanu’s legal battle, which has drawn both national and international attention. His legal team is expected to explore further legal options.
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