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Olugbemi. Adeyinka Ogunleye
2 months ago
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Nnamdi Kanu rants in court, makes unsubstantiated allegations against Justice Nyako
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Monday lost his temper and launched a vicious verbal attack on Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja.
Shortly after a rancorous hearing before the judge, Mr Kanu made unsubstantiated allegations against the judge, claiming she insisted on presiding over his trial because of ongoing corruption cases against her husband and son. He did not provide evidence to back the damaging allegations he made, nor was the judge present to defend herself. Justice Nyako had adjourned the case and retreated to her chamber.
Mr Kanu spoke on Monday after he appeared in court for his resumed trial. A video clip showing him attacking the judge has been circulating on social media, mainly Facebook.
“Justice Binta Nyako is using her position for personal gain. Her son and her husband are facing corruption charges. And they (the Nigerian Government) told them (the judge and the court) that if they convict me (they will free the son and the husband).
“They (Nigerian Government) sent her to my case so they can release or smoothen the pathway for the husband and the son,” Mr Kanu said.
The IPOB leader has been especially critical of the judge, claiming he was not confident of getting justice before her. But he has yet to move a formal motion documenting evidence of bias by the judge, who despite provocations in the past has maintained calmness.
