In a legal countermove, IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has filed a fresh suit at the Federal High Court challenging elements of his detention and the constitutionality of certain government procedures used in his case. The filing escalates tensions around an already heavily litigated trial.
The new suit seeks judicial review of detention orders, questioning whether due process was observed in initial arrests, transfers and hearing scheduling. Kanu’s legal team argues that key provisions of the Terrorism Act and other enabling acts used against him may overreach constitutional safeguards.
Government lawyers are expected to oppose the suit, citing national security exceptions and previous court rulings. Legal watchers suggest that this development could further complicate the trial timeline, possibly triggering interlocutory applications or appeals before substantive issues are heard. The move highlights how politically charged cases in Nigeria frequently spawn legal duels in parallel with trial proceedings.
