The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, returned a motion filed by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to the Chief Judge for reassignment.
Kanu, through his counsel, is seeking an order transferring him to the National Hospital in Abuja for urgent medical care. His lawyers argued that his health condition has deteriorated dangerously in detention.
Justice Musa Liman, in a short ruling, directed that the case file be referred back to the Chief Judge following an application by Kanu’s counsel, Uchenna Njoku (SAN). The judge explained that the annual vacation of the court ends today, and there was insufficient time to conclude the matter
He noted that not less than 30 cases were listed before the court on Monday, but only six could be taken.
Although he acknowledged the urgency of Kanu’s request on health grounds, the judge observed that the application was filed relatively late.
However, Counsel to the Department of State Services (DSS), Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), did not oppose the request for reassignment.
With the case file now sent back to the Chief Judge, the motion will be reassigned to another judge for consideration.