Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the fundamental human rights lawsuit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Kanu had sought N1 billion in damages, alleging violations of his rights by the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Department of State Services (DSS).
Nnamdi Kanu’s lawsuit, marked FHC/CS/1633/2023, claimed that his rights to a fair hearing were violated.
He alleged that the DSS and its Director General hindered his lawyers from having uninterrupted interactions with him while he was detained. These interactions were crucial for preparing his defense in his ongoing criminal trial.
In his judgment, Justice Omotosho stated that Kanu did not present credible evidence to support his claims. He noted that Kanu failed to prove that his interactions with his lawyers were interfered with or that he was denied unrestricted access to them.
Moreover, Kanu’s claim that DSS officials eavesdropped on his conversations with his lawyers, which he argued was a breach of his right to a fair hearing, was not substantiated.