ABUJA--We at BIAFRA WRITERS can
categorically confirm that at exactly 11:40am Biafra time, the case of the
leader of IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has finally been called up.
Introduction of the Prosecutor(Deputy
Director of Public Prosecution) and Defense counsels is now ongoing. Founder of
Due process Advocates (DPA), Emeka Ugwuonye's presence is also made known at
the court as part of the defense lawyer.
Barristers
Ejiofor for first defendant, Innocent Adoga for the second defendant, Tolu
Adefolani for third defendant, Maxwell Okpara for the fourth defendant
And another lawyer appearing for Ifeanyichukwu Nwaoha.
And another lawyer appearing for Ifeanyichukwu Nwaoha.
Following the introduction of both counsels, justice Binta asserted that
today's case is centred on application for bail for the accused and review of
the treasonable felony charge bordering on terrorism, saying that such charge
is a very serious offense..
Reading out her speech, the trial judge, Nyako read out the positions
and arguments of the defense counsel for the court to vary its order on the
protection of witnesses.
She read out that the defense based their argument on the
change/striking out some of the charges but that she has not seen any further
compelling evidence to do so.
Continuing, Justice Binta granted Kanu bail on health issues With these
conditions:
Sureties with 1 million naira each
A Highly respected religious leader
He should deposit all his international passport in court.
Since he's on bail, no rally, no interview and MUST not be seen in a
crowd exceeding ten people. “No interviews
No rallies, because if you breach any of these things, I'll recall you back,” Justice Nyako maintained.
Part of the conditions was that he should provide a surety resident in
Abuja with a landed property. She also banned him from filing any application
in court as part of the conditions for his release. After reading out these
conditions, case was adjourned to 11th July, 2017, for continued trial....
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