In a dramatic courtroom scene, Nnamdi Kanu, the controversial leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has pleaded not guilty to new terrorism charges while offering a public apology for his courtroom outburst.
Re-arraigned at a Federal High Court in Abuja on allegations including operating an illegal radio station and inciting division, Kanu maintained a composed yet defiant stance.
His fresh defense, led by SAN Kanu Agabi, comes as the prosecution, represented by Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), prepares for a rigorous trial after seeking an adjournment for witness gathering.
Critics view the renewed charges as a politically charged attempt to silence dissent and undermine his longstanding advocacy for the Igbo people’s rights.
Kanu’s apology for his earlier conduct was met with mixed reactions, with supporters seeing it as a strategic concession while detractors dismiss it as a feeble attempt to mitigate harsh legal scrutiny.
The case, now scheduled for trial in late April, raises broader questions about judicial impartiality, the limits of free expression, and the politicization of legal processes in a highly polarized environment.
