Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has arrived at the Supreme Court in Nigeria to submit a letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. The letter requests that the Chief Justice intervene in his ongoing terrorism trial at the Abuja Federal High Court, citing a repealed law as the basis for discontinuing the case. Kanu’s move is part of his efforts to halt the trial, which is scheduled for judgment on November 20th.

Kanu was accompanied by officials from the Department of State Services, DSS, during his visit to the Supreme Court. This development comes on the heels of a motion filed by Kanu at the Court of Appeal, seeking a stay of further proceedings in his trial before Justice James Omotosho. In the motion, Kanu urged the Appeal Court to postpone the delivery of judgment, pending the determination of his appeal.

The IPOB leader’s case has been a subject of interest, with his trial at the Abuja Federal High Court ongoing. The trial is based on charges related to terrorism, which Kanu has denied. His legal team has argued that the charges against him are not valid, given the repeal of the relevant law.

Kanu’s visit to the Supreme Court and his application at the Court of Appeal are last-ditch efforts to halt the trial. The case has significant implications, not only for Kanu but also for the IPOB movement, which has been seeking greater autonomy for the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria.

The next steps in the case will be closely watched, as the courts consider Kanu’s applications. The judgment scheduled for November 20th is still pending, and it remains to be seen whether the courts will grant Kanu’s requests. The development highlights the ongoing tensions between the Nigerian government and the IPOB movement, with Kanu’s case being a focal point in the conflict. As the case unfolds, it is likely to continue to attract attention, both domestically and internationally.