Court To Rule On Nnamdi Kanu’s No-case Application October 10

Court to rule October 10 on Nnamdi Kanu’s no-case application.
Prosecution insists Kanu incited violence, killing 170 officers.
Defence says boasting isn’t terrorism, no witness confirmed incitement.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 10, 2025, for ruling on the no-case submission filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who is facing terrorism-related charges brought by the Federal Government.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, will determine whether to dismiss the charges or compel Kanu to enter his defence.

At Friday’s hearing, the Federal Government, represented by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Adegboyega Awomolo, urged the court to reject Kanu’s application, arguing that the prosecution had established enough evidence to proceed with the trial. Awomolo cited video and audio recordings allegedly linking Kanu to inciting acts of terrorism, destruction of property, and the killing of no fewer than 170 security personnel.

“The court must consider the broad spectrum of the evidence before it,” Awomolo stated. “We have presented five witnesses and several exhibits that show the accused has a case to answer.”

However, Kanu’s lead counsel, Godwin Agabi (SAN), dismissed the prosecution’s claims, saying no direct link had been proven between Kanu’s statements and any act of violence.

He argued that none of the witnesses testified they were incited by Kanu, adding, “What they have done is to portray him as a bad man. Boasting alone isn’t a crime.”

Agabi also referenced previous statements by prominent Nigerians, including DSS Director General Adeola Ajayi and former Defence Minister Theophilus Danjuma, who once urged citizens to defend themselves from attacks.

Court To Rule On Nnamdi Kanu’s No-case Application October 10

“The defendant did not call for violence. He merely asked people to defend themselves, which others have said publicly without facing charges,” Agabi concluded.

Justice Omotosho will give his ruling on the no-case submission on October 10.