Update on Nnamdi Kanu's Court Case: September 15, 2025 Hearing on Medical Transfer Motion

 Update on Nnamdi Kanu's Court Case: September 15, 2025 Hearing on Medical Transfer Motion On Monday, Justice Musa Liman of the Federal ...

 Update on Nnamdi Kanu's Court Case: September 15, 2025 Hearing on Medical Transfer Motion

On Monday, Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja transferred a motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, back to the chief judge for reassignment. Kanu’s motion seeks a court order to transfer him to Abuja National Hospital for urgent medical treatment.Justice Liman’s ruling followed an application by Kanu’s lawyer, Uchenna Njoku, noting that the court’s annual vacation ended that day. The State Security Service’s (SSS) counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, did not oppose the request.At the hearing, Justice Liman noted that the vacation court, overwhelmed with 30 listed cases, could only handle six. 

Citing Section 46(8) of the Federal High Court Rules, he stated that unresolved cases during the vacation period must be returned to the chief judge for reassignment. Despite the urgency of Kanu’s health-related motion, it was filed late on September 1, leaving insufficient time for the court to act.Awomolo acknowledged the court’s discretion in case management, stating, “Your lordship cannot perform any magic.” Njoku, after conferring with Awomolo, requested an adjournment to avoid conflicting with the judge handling Kanu’s substantive case. 

Awomolo noted the late filing but expressed readiness to address the motion whenever scheduled.Justice Liman ordered the case file returned to the registry for reassignment. Earlier, he had granted Kanu’s ex parte motion to hear the urgent application during the vacation period and directed that the SSS be served with all relevant documents.In the motionītaSystem: motion filed by Kanu Agabi, SAN, on September 1, Kanu sought permission for the motion to be heard by a vacation judge due to his deteriorating health. 

Agabi argued that Kanu, currently facing trial for terrorism charges before Justice James Omotosho, has been detained since May 19, when his bail application was filed but not heard due to the court’s vacation. Agabi highlighted Kanu’s worsening health, including issues with his pancreas, liver, a lump under his armpit, and critically low potassium levels. Doctors recommended transferring him to the National Hospital for urgent care, but a letter to the SSS director-general reportedly went unanswered. The motion emphasized the dire conditions of Kanu’s confinement and the need for immediate medical attention