Supreme Court Upholds Treasonable Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu, Affirms Trial Continuation

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 Supreme Court upheld the treasonable charge against Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Nnamdi Kanu has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his re-arrest in 2021. The decision follows a series of legal proceedings, including the Appeal Court's discharge of Kanu on October 13 last year, following his extraordinary rendition from Kenya.

The Apex Court set aside the Appeal Court's judgment, affirming that Nnamdi Kanu should continue facing trial. However, the Supreme Court acknowledged that the revocation of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's bail should not have occurred.

While recognizing the illegality of the Nigerian Army's invasion of Nnamdi Kanu's home on September 14, 2017, the Supreme Court maintained that Mr. Kanu is liable and eligible to stand trial.

This ruling marks a significant development in the legal proceedings surrounding Nnamdi Kanu and the charges brought against him, reinforcing the continuation of the trial despite various legal challenges.