Nnamdi Kanu refuses plea in Abuja Federal High Court

Nnamdi Kanu at Abuja Federal High Court entrance

There was confusion at a Federal High Court in Abuja when Nnamdi Kanu, the director of Radio Biafra and a leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) made an objection in court.


On calling the case, the court clerk had asked the accused person, Kanu, alongside two others – Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi, if they understand English, a procedure normally done before hearings.

Instead of answering the clerk’s question, Kanu began by saying he has an objection to make. His counsel, Vincent Obetta, in his advice urged his client to wait for the case to be fully mentioned before any further objection.

At the judge’s permission, Nnamdi Kanu went further with his objection after being handed a microphone by the court clerk.

He said he would not be tried at the court as he knew justice will not be served and he would rather remain in detention.