Categories: News

Nnamdi Kanu Arrives Court As FG Amends Charges Against Him, Lists His Lawyers As Accomplices

FG is set to re-arraign Nnamdi Kanu on an amended six-count of treasonable felony.

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has appeared in court for the continuation of his trial on an amended six-count of treasonable felony and terrorism instituted against him by the Federal Government.

Nnamdi Kanu Arrives Court

The IPOB appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday morning, May 18, to hear the ruling on his bail application, pending the determination of the charge against him.

According to Vanguard, a member of Kanu’s legal team, who craved anonymity, said that the FG had amended the charges against the IPOB leader.

The source said that some lawyers representing the embattled IPOB leader, including Misters Ifeanyi Ejiofor and Maxwell Opara, were listed as accomplices of the defendant.

It was gathered that the FG alleged in the amended charges that the lawyers, were constantly in contact with Kanu, after he jumped bail and fled the country.

It will be recalled that Kanu was subsequently re-arrested and returned back to the country from Kenya, under controversial circumstances.

KanyiDaily recalls that Nnamdi Kanu had pleaded not guilty to 15-count charges bordering on treasonable felony and terrorism instituted against him.

Justice Binta Nyako had on April 8, struck out eight out of the 15-count charges, saying that the were mere repetitions that did not disclose any offence that could be sustained by the proof of evidence before the court.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

Recent Posts

UTME 2024: How To Check Your JAMB Results Through Phone, Portal

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday announced the release of the 2024…

2 hours ago

“If Not For Wizkid, The Likes Of Davido Wouldn’t Have A Platform” – Samklef

Nigerian producer, Samklef has lauded Afrobeats superstar, Wizkid, for paving way for young artists in…

6 hours ago

Fuel Scarcity Hits Nigeria As Petrol Sells Above N700/Per Liter In Lagos, Abuja

The fuel scarcity in Lagos, Ogun State, Abuja, and some other parts of Nigeria worsened…

7 hours ago

Wizkid Shades Don Jazzy Over Ladipoe’s Post, Calls Him An Influencer

Nigerian superstar, Wizkid has fired shots at music executive Don Jazzy in response to a…

9 hours ago

Wizkid Trolls Davido With Video Of Him Crying And Begging On His Knees

Nigerian music sensation, Wizkid has stirred up controversy on social media after he shared a…

12 hours ago

Gunmen Kill Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Campaign Coordinator In Ondo

Alaba Excel Abbey, a ward coordinator for the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organization Foot-Soldiers (LACO-FS), has…

12 hours ago