Federal High Court Denies Kanu Bail
Justice Binta Nyako has again denied Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra bail. NAIRAMETRICS reports.
Ruling on Kanu’s bail application today, the judge held that the application for bail was a gross abuse of court process and an attempt to continue litigation on an issue that the court has already ruled on. Information Guide Nigeria
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His lead counsel, Mike Ozekhome (SAN) challenged the revocation of the bail earlier granted to Mr. Kanu by the court.
He argued against the FG’s allegation that Kanu jumped bail, Kanu had to flee for his life after the invasion of his hometown by soldiers which led to the death of 28 persons.
Kanu’s lawyer argued that his client was denied a fair hearing before his bail was revoked.
The presiding judge however dismissed the bail application saying she was not satisfied with the reason Kanu gave for his failure to appear in court for the continuation of his trial after being granted following. jamb results
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The judge said “In fact, the sureties told the court that they did not know the whereabouts of the Defendant and even applied to be discharged from the matter.
“Therefore, the Defendant was not denied fair hearing“.
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaThe judge said she has not been given any cogent and verifiable reason to vacate or set aside the previous order.
She said “The present application amounts to an abuse of court process for attempting to relitigate an issue already decided by the court. If the Defendant is dissatisfied, he has the Appeal Court to go to.
“This application is accordingly dismissed“,
She then adjourned the matter till November 14, for mention.
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