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The Federal High Court may deliver judgment in the absence of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), following his recent courtroom misconduct.
Justice James Omotosho, presiding over Kanu’s terrorism trial, made this clarification after the defendant was removed from the courtroom on Thursday for disputing one of the court’s rulings.
During the proceedings, Kanu had requested bail and sought additional time to submit his final written address.
However, the prosecution, led by Awomolo, SAN, opposed these requests, arguing that Kanu’s motion for bail was an abuse of court process and urging the dismissal of all three of his motions.
Subsequently, Justice Omotosho rejected Kanu’s plea for a stay of proceedings, denied him bail, and refused his request for more time to file his final written address.
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The judge emphasized the importance of maintaining decorum in court, stating, “The sanctity of the temple of justice must be respected.”
He further noted that, according to judicial precedent, a verdict can be delivered even if a defendant acts unruly and is absent from the courtroom.
