The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a N50 billion suit filed by leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra Nnamdi Kanu against the Federal Government for lack of diligent prosecution
Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, struck out the suit on grounds that the case has been adjourned thrice due to lack of representation by parties in the suit
Kanu had sued the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Attorney-General of the Federation over allegations bordering on violation of his rights, alleging that he was kidnapped from Kenya and brought back to Nigeria to face trial
Citing the provisions of Article 12 (4) of the African Charter on human and peoples rights, Kanu wants the court to determine whether the manner in which he was abducted in Kenya and renditioned to Nigeria is consistent with extant laws
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In the originating summons, the IPOB leader is seeking 11 reliefs, including an order for his release from Department of State Services (DSS)’ custody
He is also seeking an order restraining the defendants from taking any further step to prosecute him over criminal charge currently pending before a sister court presided over by Justice Binta Nyako.
However in a notice of preliminary objection the Federal Government and AGF prayed the court to dismiss the suit, describing it as “an abuse of court process.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
