Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, struck out the suit for lack of diligent prosecution.
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According to the statement trending on so many media platforms, Kanu also reportedly knocked Igbo political leaders for neglecting him.
Kanu, through his new counsel and former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, also apologised to the Federal Government’s lawyer, Chief Awomolo, SAN.
NJC, in a statement signed by its Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Ogedengbe, on Thursday in Abuja, described the report as the figment of imagination of the writer, stressing that the CJN has nothing to do with Kanu’s case.
In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief of Staff, Chief Osita Anionwu, the monarch urged the public to disregard the claim, describing it as false and misleading.
Chidera argues that the trial, set to commence on 21 March 2025, faces significant jurisdictional challenges that could render it ineffective.
This was contained in a press statement released by the family on Tuesday.
The News Agency of Nigeria gathered on Wednesday that Justice Omotosho fixed the date after the case file was transferred to him.
The Federal High Court, in a statement signed by the Chief Registrar, Sulaiman Hassan, described the report as “false and misleading”.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the two letters were addressed to the IPOB leader’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor.
Ume, who called for a political solution in the matter, urged President Tinubu to use his good offices towards Kanu’s release as part of the efforts to restore peace in the South east.
He said this in a statement by his counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, who visited him in the detention facility of the Department of State Services.
Kalu made the appeal while addressing the press after the inaugural meeting of the House of Representatives committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) at the National Assembly complex in Abuja.
In a statement, Afenifere described Kanu as a political detainee, condemning his continued detention as unjustifiable.
Kanu’s demand was outlined in a statement on Wednesday by his lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, after a routine meeting with Kanu at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja.
Concerned Igbo Ministers gave the position in an open letter to the Governors.
The younger brother of the detained Biafra agitator, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, alluded to the pact in a statement he issued on Thursday.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the matter, which was fixed for Monday, could not proceed because Justice Ekwo was on an official engagement.
The former President and Chief Emeka Anyaoku met with the governors on their own invitation to discuss regional development issues, and the purported plan release of Kanu by the federal government was not part of it.
Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment on Monday, offered the reason for the dismissal of the case by the IPOB leader.