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Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial to October 16
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to October 16, 2025, following the Nigerian Medical Association’s (NMA) inability to present its medical report on his health status.
The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, announced the adjournment after the NMA failed to conclude and submit its findings to the court.
Recall that the court had earlier directed the NMA to conduct a comprehensive medical examination on Kanu and submit its report through the office of the Attorney General of the Federation.
The directive came after Kanu’s legal team and the Department of State Services (DSS) presented conflicting claims regarding his health condition.
During the last sitting, Justice Omotosho ordered the NMA President to form a medical board of experts from various regions and specialities to assess Kanu’s health independently. The board was tasked with determining whether Kanu should remain under DSS medical care or be transferred to the National Hospital, Abuja, for proper treatment.
At Wednesday’s hearing, DSS counsel, Mr. Suraj S’aad (SAN), informed the court that the medical board had not yet completed its report, prompting a request for a one-week adjournment.
“The medical board has communicated that its report is not yet ready for submission as directed by the court,” he said.
With no objection from Kanu’s defence counsel, Mr. Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN), Justice Omotosho granted the request and adjourned the case to October 16 for the submission of the NMA’s report and further proceedings.
“The court is adjourned to 16 October for the report of the Nigerian Medical Association,” the judge ruled.
Kanu is currently facing trial on terrorism-related charges filed by the Federal Government. The forthcoming report is expected to determine whether he is fit to stand trial and if his current detention conditions meet medical standards.
