Embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanye, has initiated a fresh bail application.
Kanu’s legal representative, Mr. Aloy Ejimakor, submitted the bail application to the Federal High Court in Abuja before His Lordship Justice, Binta Nyako, with the motion dated February 5.
In response to the development, the Federal Government has employed the service of Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), to spearhead the prosecution of Nnamdi Kanu.
Awomolo confirmed his involvement and receipt of Kanu’s latest bail request during the court proceedings.
Kanu was first arrested by security operatives in Lagos on October 14, 2015. He was later re-arrest on June 29, 2021, following an extra-ordinary rendition from Kenya.
Kanu was granted bail on health grounds by Justice Nyako in April 2017, He later fled Nigeria after a military raid on his residence in Umuahia, Abia State, leading to fatalities among which include the death of his father.
The Biafra advocate’s legal journey saw a significant turn when the Court of Appeal, Abuja, ordered his release on October 13, 2022, citing a breach of legal procedures in his forceful extradition.
However, the Federal Government’s dissatisfaction with this ruling led to an appeal to the Supreme Court, which on December 15, 2023, overturned the appellate court’s decision, allowing the trial to proceed.
Kanu is facing legal challenges against treasonable felony charges brought by the Federal Government against him.
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