The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho has directed that the case file in Nnamdi Kanu’s treason trial should be returned to Justice Binta Nyako to continue hearing the case.
Recall Justice Nyako recused herself from the case on September 24 after Kanu, the self acclaimed leader of the separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), demanded that she hands off the case, claiming he no longer has confidence in the judge’s ability to ensure fair hearing.
According to report, Justice Tsoho directed that Justice Nyako should continue to preside over the case on the condition that Kanu should file a formal application, supported with an affidavit, detailing reasons why he wants his trial to be conducted before another judge.
