Judge Denies Justice Nyako’s Request to Step Down from Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial.

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has refused to accept Justice Binta Nyako’s request to step down from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the pro-Biafra movement.Justice Tsoho returned the case to Justice Nyako, stating that she is the most qualified judge to continue handling the case.continue Reading>>>

A reliable source, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed this decision on Friday.The source explained that Justice Tsoho’s reasoning included the fact that two other judges had already recused themselves from the case.

Additionally, Justice Nyako has overseen most of the trial since it began in 2015.For these reasons, Justice Nyako is seen as the best judge to continue and conclude the trial.The source added that if Nnamdi Kanu continues to request Justice Nyako’s recusal at the next hearing, he will be required to file a formal motion, supported by an affidavit, detailing his reasons.Earlier, Justice Nyako had opted to step down from the case after Kanu publicly expressed a lack of confidence in her ability to conduct the trial fairly.continue Reading >>>

Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is facing charges of treason and terrorism, which he has consistently denied.