Nnamdi Kanu Medically Fit to Stand Trial — NMA Report Confirms

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has confirmed that the health condition of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not life-threatening and does not prevent him from facing trial.

Following conflicting medical assessments presented by both the prosecution and defence teams, Justice James Omotosho had ordered an independent evaluation by a medical panel led by the NMA president to determine Kanu’s true state of health.

In the report submitted to the court on October 13 by the prosecuting counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), and partially read in court during Thursday’s session, the medical team concluded that Kanu is medically fit to continue with his trial.

With no objections raised by either party, Justice Omotosho ruled that the trial would proceed. He granted Kanu six consecutive days — starting October 23 — to open and close his defence.

The judge also approved an oral application by Kanu’s lead counsel, Kanu Agabi (SAN), requesting a private consultation with his client outside the premises of the Department of State Services (DSS). Agabi expressed concern that legal consultations held within the DSS facility could be monitored or recorded.

Justice Omotosho ruled that the private meeting between Kanu and his legal team would take place in the courtroom on October 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Only Kanu and his lawyers will be allowed to attend. The trial is scheduled to resume the following day, October 23.

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