(DDM) – The Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled ruling on the no-case submission filed by Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to September 26, 2025.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the ruling was initially fixed for October 10 but has now been brought forward by two weeks.
Kanu’s lawyer, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, confirmed the development in a post on his official X handle on Monday, noting that the new date came through official communication from the court registry.
The IPOB leader has been facing terrorism-related charges filed by the Federal Government, which accused him of inciting violence and spearheading unlawful agitation for the creation of an independent Biafra.
Ejimakor and Kanu’s defence team filed a no-case submission, arguing that the government has failed to provide credible evidence linking him to terrorism or unlawful activities.
A no-case submission is a legal argument where the defence urges the court to dismiss charges because the prosecution has not established a prima facie case.
If upheld, Kanu could be discharged and acquitted, ending years of prolonged legal battles that have drawn national and international attention.
However, if dismissed, the court would order the IPOB leader to enter his defence, potentially extending the already drawn-out trial.
Court notifications further indicate that either party seeking any form of adjournment must apply promptly with verifiable proof of facts, a measure seen as an attempt to prevent unnecessary delays.
Observers say the September 26 ruling will be a defining moment in Nigeria’s judicial and political landscape, as it could either grant Kanu his freedom or subject him to continued trial.
Kanu was first arrested in 2015 and later granted bail in 2017, before fleeing the country after security operatives stormed his residence in Abia State.
He was rearrested in 2021 through a controversial international operation that sparked outrage among his supporters, who described it as an “extraordinary rendition.”
Since then, his detention has triggered protests across the South-East and generated calls from human rights organisations, prominent Igbo leaders, and international observers for his release.
The Federal Government has consistently argued that Kanu’s activities, including his broadcasts and public rallies, contributed to insecurity in the South-East.
The case has also been politically sensitive, with critics accusing the government of using heavy-handed tactics to silence dissent.
Legal experts say the no-case ruling will either vindicate Kanu’s defence claims of political persecution or reinforce the government’s stance that the IPOB leader has a case to answer.
Across the South-East, anticipation is high as IPOB members and sympathisers closely monitor the proceedings, with some already preparing for public demonstrations.
For many Nigerians, Friday’s ruling represents not just the fate of one man but a wider test of Nigeria’s judiciary, democracy, and handling of separatist movements.
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