A video of Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra confronting Justice Binta Nyako after his case was adjourned indefinitely has generated wide reaction actions on social media.
Kanu who had a date at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, February 10 stressed that he didn't want to be tried before Justice Nyako because she had recused herself from his case while he demanded that his case be transferred to a court in the South-East.
Despite recusing herself from Kanu's case, the Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho re-assigned the case to her stating that her prolonged history with the case which dates back to 2015, makes her the best person to handle it.
In the video, Kanu could be heard saying that he didn't recognize the court's authority over him if Justice Nyako was in charge.
Expressing his strong disapproval, he said: “I do not recognise this court’s authority over me.
I only honoured the hearing notice out of respect for the rule of law. The Chief Judge’s decision to return my case to Justice Nyako is unacceptable,” Kanu stated.
He accused the judge of bias and argued that the prosecution had no legal grounds to continue the case.
Justice Nyako, in response, clarified that the Chief Judge did not accept her recusal, which is why the case file was returned to her.
She directed Kanu’s counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, to submit a formal written application if they wished to insist on her withdrawal from the case.
She then adjourned the matter indefinitely.
The video that has since been published across various social media platforms has generated mixed reactions from Nigerians.
Who does this guy think he is? Hmm! Na wa oh.
— Quincy Savalake (@savalake231) February 10, 2025
The individual who made this recording should be arrested and investigated. Recording in a courtroom is completely illegal.
— Oladele🇳🇬🇬🇧 (@Dele93748586) February 10, 2025
He thought he’s the president of the nation
— KILIYA (@musa_kiliya) February 10, 2025
It’s unfortunate that a judge who had earlier recursed herself from a case would still be back to make a determination on such matter! What manner of justice system are they practicing in dat British slave camp called Nigeria?
— ConfirmedYorubaBoy! (@seunjudah) February 10, 2025
I could see some APC/Tinubu fanboys calling for him…
Nigeria and it's criminal justice System ~ Dele Farotimi
— Victor Frank Ejor (@Franksvics) February 10, 2025
