Why Court Barred Nnamdi Kanu’s Sister-In-Law From Proceedings
THECONSCIENCE NG reports that a mild drama unfolded on Tuesday during the resumed trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, barred Kanu’s sister-in-law, Favour Kanu, from attending the next three court sessions. The decision followed allegations that she had previously recorded court proceedings and published restricted content online.
Justice Omotosho recalled issuing a prior warning to Kanu and choosing not to cite Favour for contempt at that time.
Kanu’s counsel, Kanu Agabi (SAN), pleaded for leniency on her behalf, referencing the Bible and acknowledging that she owed the court an apology.
When questioned, Favour claimed she was unaware the court was still in session at the time of the recording and said she stopped immediately after being warned. “I didn’t know the court was seated. The moment you cautioned me, I stopped because it was a livestream,” she explained.
Despite the explanation, Justice Omotosho ordered her temporary exclusion from the next three sittings. He emphasized the importance of maintaining order and respecting judicial procedures, assuring that due process and justice would prevail.
