The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that the health condition of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not life-threatening and that he is medically fit to stand trial.
A medical panel appointed by the NMA President concluded its independent assessment—ordered by Justice James Omotosho due to conflicting reports from the prosecution and defence—and submitted its findings to the court on October 13.
The report, presented by lead prosecutor Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN) and partially read in court on Thursday, confirmed that Kanu’s illness poses no immediate danger to his life.
With no objections from either party, Justice Omotosho ruled that Kanu is fit to proceed with trial and granted him six consecutive days, starting October 23, to present his defence.
The judge also approved a request by Kanu’s lead counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), for a private consultation between Kanu and his legal team, citing concerns over surveillance by the Department of State Services (DSS). The meeting will take place in the courtroom on October 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, with only Kanu and his lawyers present.
Kanu is facing terrorism-related charges brought by the Federal Government.
