A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a summons for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to appear before it on November 28.
Confirming the development, Kanu’s brother, Prince Kanu, said the court appearance is for the settlement of records relating to an appeal Kanu filed ahead of the November 20 judgment.
According to him, a production warrant is required to facilitate Kanu’s transfer from the Sokoto Prison where he is currently being held to the court in Abuja. However, the court reportedly declined to issue the warrant, raising questions about how he will be transported for the proceedings.
Federal High Court Refuses Production Warrant For IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu’s Presence In Abuja Court Tomorrow
Lawyer warns refusal may affect Kanu’s right to fair hearing and due process
The Federal High Court has rejected a request to issue a production warrant to bring Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu from Sokoto Prison to Abuja for the settlement of records in his appeal.
The settlement of records at the Federal High Court registry is a mandatory step in filing appeals at the Court of Appeal.
Kanu’s counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, highlighted the issue in a post on X (formerly Twitter), sharing a copy of the summons requiring Kanu’s presence on November 28, 2025.
“This is a summons for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to appear on November 28 at the Federal High Court in Abuja for the settlement of records for the appeal he filed before the November 20 judgment. A production warrant is required for the Sokoto Prison to bring him to Abuja, but the Court refused to issue it,” Ejimakor wrote.
Ejimakor expressed concern that without the production warrant, Kanu cannot be physically present in court, potentially undermining his right to a fair hearing and due process.
Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel, also confirmed that the court declined to authorize the Sokoto Prison management to transport the IPOB leader for the proceedings.
Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment on November 20, 2025, after his conviction on terrorism charges by an Abuja Federal High Court, presided over by Justice James Omotosho. He is currently serving his sentence at Sokoto Prison.
The November 28 court appearance was intended to finalize the records for the appeal filed before the court delivered judgment on his case.
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