By Gabriel Ameh
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), be removed from the courtroom following a heated outburst that disrupted proceedings.
Justice James Omotosho gave the directive after describing Kanu’s behaviour as “unruly” and “violent.” The judge also dismissed three fresh applications filed by Kanu, ruling that they lacked merit since the substantive matter had already been adjourned for judgment.
According to the court, Kanu’s conduct did not prevent the court from proceeding, adding that the law allows judgment to be delivered in the absence of a defendant who becomes disruptive.
Tensions began when Justice Omotosho attempted to deliver a ruling earlier scheduled for the day. Kanu objected loudly, insisting that proceedings could not continue because he had not filed his final written address. He accused the court of bias and claimed the judge did not understand the law—comments that further intensified the confrontation.
Despite the disruptions, Justice Omotosho continued with the proceedings and maintained that the court would not be intimidated or hindered from delivering its judgment.
Further developments on the case are expected in the coming days.
