The Nigerian government has officially closed its case against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who is facing charges of treasonable felony and other offenses linked to his calls for Biafra’s independence.
This followed Thursday’s court session in Abuja, where the prosecution, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Adegboyega Awomolo, concluded its presentation after the fifth witness testified.
Kanu’s lead counsel, Kanu Agabi (SAN), informed the court that the defense team would file a no-case submission—a legal argument stating that the prosecution has failed to establish a case worth defending.
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Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s special counsel, confirmed the court’s timeline for the next steps. “Today, the Federal Republic of Nigeria CLOSED its case against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The court granted the defense 14 days to file its written address on a no-case submission & 14 days to the prosecution to respond,” Ejimakor posted on X.
Justice James Omotosho has adjourned the matter to July 18 for further proceedings.
Kanu was first arrested in 2015 and later jumped bail before being re-arrested in 2021 and extradited back to Nigeria. His trial has since sparked public debate and international interest, with many supporters calling for his release and accusing the Nigerian government of political persecution.
The outcome of the no-case submission will determine whether the trial continues or the charges are dismissed entirely.
