The absence of Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday stalled the hearing of a ₦50 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government.
The matter, which was scheduled for hearing, could not proceed as Justice Ekwo was reportedly on official engagement in another division of the court. The case has been adjourned to February 11, 2025, for further mention.
Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, informed the court during a previous proceeding that he had filed a notice of change of counsel, taking over the case from Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, who initiated the suit on April 7, 2022.
Kanu is suing the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) for allegedly violating his rights, citing his alleged abduction in Kenya and extraordinary rendition to Nigeria to face trial.
He wants the court to determine whether his rendition was consistent with Nigerian…