The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out an ex parte motion filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre. Justice James Omotosho struck out the motion after counsel from the Legal Aid Council handling the matter applied to withdraw from the case, citing irreconcilable differences with the applicant. “Having listened to counsel from the Legal Aid Council, I will grant leave for the counsel and the Legal Aid generally to withdraw from representing the defendant convict. However, in the interest of justice and fairness, this court directed that other parties involved in the matter be served with notice. But since the last court sitting, December 8, 2025, until today, January 27, there is no proof of service before this court,” Justice Omotosho said.

Source: Punch January 27, 2026 14:43 UTC