Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has pleaded not guilty to the seven count charge of alleged terrorism before a new judge.
He was arraigned on Friday before Justice Omotosho who granted accelerated hearing of his case.
Earlier, Mr. Kanu tendered an apology to the federal high court, for comments he made to the court, the judge, the prosecutor, and his defense team.
Mr. Kanu speaking through his new legal representation Kanu Agabi said he made those comments while angry.
He apologized to his legal team for castigating them and also comments made against the former judge handling his case Justice Binta Nyako as she is a very respected judge who did not deserve these comments
The prosecuting counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo reacting to the apology tendered by Mr. Kanu, says he has accepted the apology, and will do his duty diligently without any form of emotions.
Also, the Presiding Judge, Justice James Omotosho says the length of the trial may have taken a toll on Mr. Kanu, when he was arraigned in 2015 at the age of 47, and now he is 57 without no headway, “this may have led him to make certain comments which were not right.”
The court adjourned the trial till 29th April, 2nd and 6th May.
TVC
