BREAKING: Ex-AGF Kanu Agabi, Uchenna Njoku join Nnamdi Kanu’s Legal Team ahead of fresh trial

Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Kanu Agabi (SAN) and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Uchenna Njoku have joined the legal team defending Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

ThisDay Nigeria reports that, Agabi, a former senator and two-time AGF, is expected to lead Kanu’s defense, currently headed by IPOB’s Special Counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor. The legal team also includes Maxwell Opara and Nnaemeka Ejiofor, ensuring a well-rounded defense strategy.

Kanu, who was controversially extradited from Kenya in June 2021, remains in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). His next court appearance is set for Friday, March 21, before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The case is restarting following the recusal of Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako, who had previously presided over Kanu’s trial. The change in judicial oversight came after Kanu and Ejimakor publicly called for a new judge.