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15/05/2025

Update On Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s Ongoing Trial:

14-05-2025

The Defense team led by Kanu Agabi introduces his team of lawyers.

Witness BBB has been called into the dock.

Witness BBB stated and tendered a medical report indicating the cause of death of Ahmed Gulak.

Transcription Of Cross Examination Proceedings- Witness "BBB."

AGABI: You obtained a video statement from the defendant.

WITNESS: Yes, my lord.

AGABI: In that statement only the defendant and his lawyers were visible?

Witness BBB: Yes.

AGABI: The video was not complete, are we able to see those who conducted the interview. Were you wearing mask?

WITNESS: I can not remember, my Lord.

AGABI: For how long was the defendant in detention before you made the video.

WITNESS: I don't know. Am not aware of his long detention my lord. Defendant has been kept alone in cell all by himself.

AGABI: But you must understand that solitary confinement is punishment. If that what you mean its a punishment. Did you kept him in solitary confinement because he is a danger to himself or the society?

WITNESS: Am not aware he was in solitary confinement.

AGABI: You subjected Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to solitary confinement ?

WITNESS: I'm not aware or how long the defendant has been in detention.

AGABI: Do you know the minimum days to keep someone in solitary confinement?

WITNESS: From united nations law you can't keep someone for more than 15 days.

AGABI: The long detention of this gentle man has caused him unhappiness.

WITNESS: I am not aware.

AGABI: Are you aware this gentleman has been in detention for 4 years after the interview? The Defendant has become very unhappy and frustrated ?

WITNESS: I Am not aware.

AGABI: This prolong detention is not through a court order.

WITNESS: I don't know, my lord.

AGABI: defendant was arrested in 2015.

WITNESS: I am not aware, my lord.I was not part of the investigation my lord.

AGABI: Do you know some of the charges were dropped?

WITNESS: I do not know. I don't know about the previous charge my lord.

AGABI: Following the amandments, several charges have been dropped.

WITNESS: I do not know, my lord.

AGABI: All the charges only 3 was attributed to the defendant?

WITNESS: I don't know.

AGABI: Do you know that the charges were amended six days after his arrest/kidnapping?

WITNESS: Am not aware, my lord.

AGABI: In fact at the time, the charges have been pending in court for 6 years.

WITNESS: I'm not aware, my lord.

AGABI: it from this letter you become aware of this case?

WITNESS: Am not aware, my lord.

AGABI: Before you received the directives from your office were you aware of this matter.

WITNESS: I don't know, my lord

AGABI: In the letter, the AGF complained about the complaints he had received. What was the response of your office?

WITNESS: I don't know, my lord.

AGABI: The only investigation you conducted was the video interview?

WITNESS: It was not so my lord.

AGABI: I put it to you ,you did not conduct any other interview.

WITNESS: I did, but the docs are in my office.

(everyone in court just laughed out).

AGABI: After you received the AGF's directives, the charges were again amended.

WITNESS: I am just an investigator. I am not aware of the contents of the charges, my Lord.

AGABI: In that directives the AGF already had given you his conclusion, did you issue report after that investigation.

WITNESS: Yes I did.

AGABI: I put it to you, that charges remained the same after the directives of the AGF.

WITNESS: I do not know how, my Lord.

AGABI: Now, I put it to you that you were influenced by AGF letter. WITNESS: No, my.lord

AGABI: Southwest governors came together and agreed to form a vigilante group?

WITNESS: I am aware the governors did so.

AGABI: Did you get a letter from AGF to complain about the killings of innocent people?

WITNESS: I am aware the southwest governors formed AMOTEKU.

After taking note of the brief narration by Barr Aloy Ejimakor in court, the case was adjourned to next week Wednesday 21th and Thursday 22nd of May 2025.

Barrister Aloy Ejimakor narrated to the court how himself, Kanu Agabi SAN and et al were denied meeting with their client Nnamdi Kanu few days ago by the DSS.

Cross examination in the case of which began today has been suspended upon the motion of the defense for adequate time to secure certain documents that are crucial. The Judge graciously granted the adjournment.

Case Adjourned Till 21st and 22nd of May.

Credit: FWP International

07/05/2025

NEWS: Summary Transcripts Court Trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, 7th May 2025. Share your OPINIONS and THOUGHTS on Today's Trial 🤔

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06/05/2025

NEWS: Court Adjourned Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Trial to 7th May 2025.

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02/05/2025

BREAKING: Court Adjourned Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Trial to 6th, 7th and 8th May, 2025. Kindly Share your OPINIONS on Today's Court Trial! Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Legal Team is Listening Barrister Aloy Ejimakor

02/05/2025

2nd May 2025, "Defense Counsels Shine in Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's Trial Day 2: A David vs. Goliath Showdown"

The ongoing trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), took a dramatic turn today as the defense counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi SAN, grilled the Nigerian witness. The witness's testimony was riddled with inconsistencies, and the defense's relentless questioning exposed the prosecution's weak case.

The witness's admission that Mazi Kanu's statement was taken without his lawyer present and that he didn't analyze the items seized from Kanu's possession raised eyebrows. The witness's claim that Simon Ekpa was working with Mazi Kanu based solely on social media readings was debunked by the defense.

The defense's line of questioning highlighted several key issues:

1. Lack of concrete evidence: The prosecution's case relies heavily on circumstantial evidence and hearsay.
2. Unlawful arrest and detention: Mazi Kanu's arrest and detention were marred by irregularities, including the absence of his lawyer during statement-taking.
3. Selective prosecution: The defense pointed out that other individuals and groups agitating for separation or self-determination are not being prosecuted similarly.
4. IPOB's proscription: The witness admitted that the federal government was the sole party in the proscription case, raising questions about the legitimacy of the proscription.

The judge's remarks about concluding the matter by May 8th and giving a good account of their actions added weight to the proceedings.

The defense's impressive performance has shifted the narrative, and the prosecution's case now hangs in the balance. As the trial continues, all eyes will be on the court to see if justice will be served.

KEY TAKEAWAY:

- The prosecution's case is weak and relies on circumstantial evidence.
- The defense is determined to prove Mazi Kanu's innocence.
- The trial's outcome will have significant implications for the IPOB movement and Nigeria's justice system.

WHAT'S NEXT?

The trial will resume on May 6th-8th, and the defense is expected to continue grilling the prosecution's witnesses. The court's decision will determine the fate of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the IPOB movement.

Ezekwereogu Odinaka 2025

02/05/2025

Day 2 Continuation of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Under Justice Omotosho Kicks Off. The witness number one has been called upon for cross examination by the defendant’s legal team. More Updates To Follow..

02/05/2025

27/04/2025

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