Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Thursday objected to the court delivering judgment in his terrorism case.

Just as Justice James Omotosho was set to begin the session and instructed the registrar to call the case Federation Republic of Nigeria vs. Nnamdi Kanu, Kanu rose and interrupted, saying:

“My lord, judgment cannot be given today because the parties have already joined issues in this matter.”

The judge responded, “Defendant, maintain proper decorum in the courtroom. Registrar, proceed with calling the cases in order.”

Kanu said that the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja does not have the jurisdiction to try him.

This is because the court is expected to announce its judgment on the terrorism charges against him.

Kanu, in a fresh court motion, contended that the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, under which he is being prosecuted, has been repealed.

He urged the court to strike out the charges against him, saying that they were invalid and did not disclose any offence known to the law. He also requested that the court nullify the purported plea of not guilty entered on his behalf, claiming it was obtained through deception and contrary to a Supreme Court ruling.

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