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Again, court extends ultimatum for Kanu to defend terrorism charges

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has extended the ultimatum given to the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to enter his defence in the ongoing alleged terrorism offences.

Justice James Omotosho on Wednesday, extended the ultimatum to Friday, November 7, 2025, saying it was his duty as a judge in the case to accord Kanu sufficient opportunity to put in his defence.

Justice Omotosho said: “We had adjourned till today for the defendant to put in his defence or be deemed closed.

“But, I am bound to give him another opportunity to put in his defence.

Court gives Nnamdi Kanu final chance to defend terrorism case

“If he did not, I will deem him closed. I know that he is an Economist and not a lawyer.

“I will give the last opportunity to the defendant to put in his defence, failure which he would be deemed closed.”

The judge, therefore, adjourned to November 7, 2025.

Earlier, Kanu, who appeared for himself, addressed the court from the dock.

He maintained his position that there is no valid charge against him to warrant his call to enter a defence.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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