Judge Upholds Nnamdi Kanu’s Court Documents, Rejects Federal Government’s Objection

At the resumed hearing of the trial of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, the Federal Government’s lead counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), on Tuesday urged the court to reject certain documents submitted by the defense, describing them as invalid and lacking legal merit.

Awomolo argued that the documents filed by Kanu’s legal team were not properly endorsed, signed, or certified, and therefore could not be accepted as valid evidence. He maintained that all court documents must be duly signed and endorsed to meet procedural requirements.

The prosecution’s counsel subsequently asked the court to strike out the documents, permit him to adopt his final written address, and set a date for judgment.

However, the presiding judge dismissed the objection, ruling that the documents were appropriately signed, filed, and accompanied by proof of payment, confirming their authenticity.

The decision allows Kanu’s defense team to rely on the contested documents in their case.

This ruling represents another significant development in Kanu’s high-profile trial, which continues to draw both national and international attention. The IPOB leader is facing charges of treasonable felony and other related offenses.