The fundamental rights action brought at the Abia State High Court by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, could not be heard today.
Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s attorney, revealed this in a press statement he personally signed and emailed to journalists on Thursday.
Ejimakor stated that the case has yet to be allocated and that the registry informed him today that once the matter is assigned to a court, all parties would be notified of the next hearing date.
A fundamental rights procedure, in his opinion, is unique. In other words, it is to be considered exceptional and should be completed swiftly, especially if the candidate is jailed.
He said, “Today’s outcome is a disappointment. It is my hope that going forward, there won’t be any further delay in hearing the case.”
Ejimakor had, on August 27, 2021, filed the case, demanding that the Federal Government return the secessionist to Kenya where he was “abducted” from.
He also demanded N5 billion from the government over alleged gross violation of Kanu’s fundamental rights.
Recall that at the last hearing of this matter on September 21, 2021, the vacation judge had made a ruling transferring the case to the Chief Judge of Abia State High Court for assignment.
The reason was that the Abia court vacation was due to end on September 30; and according to the Judge, there was not enough time for the vacation court to conclude the case within the vacation period.
The case was therefore adjourned to October 7, 2021 (Today) for assignment to a Judge that will hear it under the regular court calendar.