Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Raises Fair Trial Concerns Over Defence Timeline

Aloy Ejimakor, lead counsel to IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, has voiced concerns over the timeframe provided for the defence in Kanu’s ongoing trial, arguing that more time is needed to adequately prepare the case.

In a statement, Ejimakor noted that the prosecution wrapped up its case in June 2025 after calling five witnesses during proceedings that began in March.

Following the court’s rejection of the defence’s no-case submission, six days were scheduled for the opening of the defence case, he said.

According to Ejimakor, Kanu later informed the court of his intention to defend himself after consultations with his legal team and requested additional time to prepare and call witnesses in support of his case.

The request, however, was not granted.

The lawyer expressed concern about the amount of time allocated to the defence compared to the prosecution, stressing that effective legal preparation requires adequate time and resources.

He referenced constitutional provisions under Section 36(6)(b) and (c) of the 1999 Constitution, which guarantee the right to sufficient time for defence preparation and the right of an accused person to conduct his own defence or engage legal counsel.

Ejimakor further argued that questions regarding the court’s jurisdiction, raised earlier in the proceedings, remain unresolved.

He said jurisdictional issues are fundamental to judicial proceedings and should generally be addressed before the trial advances.

Maintaining that the defence could not proceed effectively under the existing schedule, Ejimakor called for greater consideration of fair trial standards and due process.

He added that ensuring compliance with constitutional protections is necessary to safeguard justice and fairness in the ongoing case.

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