US EditionNigeria: Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu's Trial Indefinitely Following Ipob Leader's Protest
- Nnamdi Kanu's trial has been adjourned indefinitely by Justice Nyako, despite the prosecution's readiness to proceed, leaving his legal situation unresolved.
- Kanu expressed distrust in the court's authority, stating, "I do not recognize this court's authority over me," during the hearing.
- Justice Nyako had previously recused herself from the case, but the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court returned it to her.
- Kanu's defense counsel requested the case be transferred to a Federal High Court in the South-East, but this request was denied.
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