Court Declines Request to Move Nnamdi Kanu to Abuja for Appeal Records!

Court Declines Request to Move Nnamdi Kanu to Abuja for Appeal Records!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has refused to grant a production warrant that would have allowed the transfer of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu from his detention in Sokoto to Abuja, where he was scheduled to appear for appeal‑record settlement. [1]

“A production warrant was required for the prison management to transport him for the appeal record settlement, but the Court declined to issue it,” said Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel. [2]

What Happened

• The registry of the Federal High Court had issued a summons for Kanu to appear on 28 November 2025 to settle the records of the appeal he filed against his recent conviction. [1]
• Settlement of records is a mandatory procedural step before an appeal proceeds to the Court of Appeal. [1]
• The Court’s refusal to issue a production warrant effectively bars his physical appearance in Abuja for that hearing. [3]

Why It Matters

• Legal experts warn that this decision could obstruct Kanu’s constitutional right to appeal, especially given the importance of personal presence for filing and processing appeal records. [4] search.
• The refusal raises concerns about whether detainees transferred far from the capital can effectively pursue their legal remedies — especially when those remedies require court presence. [5]
• For supporters of Kanu and IPOB, this development may be viewed as an additional hurdle in a controversial case already marked by legal, political, and human‑rights scrutiny. [6] What To Watch
• Whether Kanu’s legal team will file a motion to challenge the court’s decision or request alternative measures (e.g. remote filing or proxy representation).
• Repercussions on the timeline of the appeal if the settlement of records is delayed or blocked, the appeal process may stall.
• Reactions from human‑rights organisations, legal bodies, and IPOB supporters regarding fairness and access to justice.

Citations:

1. Daily Report: dailyreport.ng/court-declines-request-to-move-nnamdi-kanu-to-abuja-for-appeal-records/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Nigerian News Today: www.nigerianeye.com/2025/11/court-withheld-warrant-to-move-nnamdi.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. IntelRegion Media & Tech: www.intelregion.com/news/court-declines-request-to-move-nnamdi-kanu-to-abuja-for-appeal-records?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. Daily Post: dailypost.ng/2025/11/25/kanus-life-imprisonment-moving-ipob-leader-to-sokoto-prison-will-affect-his-appeal-ejimakor/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
5. The Whistler Newspaper: thewhistler.ng/decision-to-put-kanu-in-sokoto-insensitive-to-his-rights-says-ejimakor/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
6. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/11/nnamdi-kanu-senior-lawyers-differ-on-conviction-life-imprisonment/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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