Biafra: Court Sets Date For Nnamdi Kanu’s Fundamental Rights Suit Against Buhari Govt

Nnamdi Kanu, a pro-Biafra agitator, has filed a lawsuit in Abia State’s High Court, challenging his detention and rendition by the Nigerian government.

The outstanding lawsuit will be heard on November 2, 2021, according to the court.

Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s Special Counsel, revealed this in a statement signed and published on Thursday.

The Nigerian government is expected to move its current appeal for an extension of time to file their defense to the suit, according to Ejimakor.

The statement reads: “For the information of the general public, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s Fundamental Rights suit pending before the High Court of Abia State has been assigned and set down for hearing on 2nd November, 2021.

“On this date, the Nigerian Government and its Attorney-General will be expected to move their extant application for extension of time to file their defense to the suit and my opposition to the application.

“It is my intention to, on the spot, move for a Ruling on their application for extension of time, so that the case can proceed quickly to the next level, which is expected to be a definitive hearing on the substantive matter.

“Fundamental Rights suits are intended to be concluded quickly, especially in situations such as this where my Client, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu (the Applicant) is currently incarcerated.”