Nnamdi Kanu apologizes in court for attacks on Justice Nyako, lawyers

March 21, 2025

By Ayinde Adeleke

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has apologized for his recent attacks on the Federal High Court and Justice Binta Nyako.

He also extended his apology to the Federal Government’s lawyer, Chief Awomolo, SAN. Kanu’s new counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, delivered the apology before Justice James Omotosho, the new trial judge.

According to reports, Agabi sought permission from the court to convey Kanu’s message, stating that he had already consulted the prosecution’s lawyer.

Justice Omotosho granted the request, allowing Kanu’s apology to be formally entered into the record.

The apology comes after a series of events that led to the reassignment of Kanu’s case from Justice Nyako to Justice Omotosho.

Kanu and his legal team had requested a new judge, citing allegations of bias.

Justice Nyako had withdrawn from the case on September 24, 2024, but the Chief Judge later returned the file to her, insisting that a formal application was required before her recusal could be accepted.

Kanu’s trial is set to begin anew, with the judge fixing March 21 for the defendant to take his plea. Kanu, who was extradited from Kenya in June 2021, is expected to face trial on terrorism charges.

The development is seen as a significant step towards the resolution of Kanu’s case, which has been marked by controversy and delays.