- Safiu Kehinde
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has again adjourned the trial of Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, over absence of a medical report from the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the matter on Wednesday consequently adjourned the trial to October 16, 2025.
This followed the inability of the NMA to present its medical report on Kanu’s health status as directed by the court.
According to report, Justice Omotosho had ordered the NMA President to constitute a panel of medical experts to investigate claims of Kanu’s deteriorating health condition.
The medical board was mandated to determine whether the medical facilities at the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters were sufficient to handle his treatment or if he should be transferred to the National Hospital, as requested by his legal team.
Additionally, the report was expected to assess whether Kanu is medically fit to continue standing trial.
However, counsel to the DSS, Mr. Suraj S’aad (SAN) informed the court on Wednesday that the medical board communicated that the report was not yet ready for submission.
He, therefore, sought a one-week adjournment to allow the NMA team to complete its findings.
With no objection from Kanu’s counsel, Justice Omotosho granted the request and fixed October 16, 2025, for the presentation of the medical report and continuation of the proceedings.