The Federal High Court in Abuja has slated Friday, October 24, 2025, for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to open his defence to the seven-count terrorism-related charge the Federal Government entered against him.

The case was adjourned to enable Kanu, who had earlier sacked his legal team, to prepare to personally represent himself during his defence proceedings.

Following Kanu’s confirmation of the development, Justice James Omotosho ordered every lawyer that previously announced appearance for the defendant in the case to vacate the courtroom, permitting only the SANs to remain in the court.

With the lawyers’ exit, the trial judge ordered Kanu to proceed with his defence.

Though the embattled IPOB leader was overruled by Justice Omotosho, who insisted he must open his defence, it took a quick intervention by one of the SANs, Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu, to persuade the court to adjourn the proceeding till Friday, October 24,2025.