Kanu to seek out-of-court settlement

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday gave an indication he will seek out of court settlement in the terrorism charge brought against him by the federal government.

At the resumed hearing of the suit on Monday, counsel to the detained IPOB leader, Aloy Ejimakor, informed the trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako of the discussion with the prosecuting counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, that the defence wants the case settled out of court.

Awomolo, in his response, said it is not in his place to seek out of court settlement, adding that if the defence wants the matter settled out of court he should approach the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) who has the powers to approach the court for out of court settlement.

Awomolo said, “It is not me that would go to my boss to tell him I want this case settled out court.”

Consequently, Justice Nyako said the defence can approach the AGF and if he approved of the request the court may be notified.

Earlier, the court dismissed an application by the IPOB leader challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear and determine the charges preferred against him by the federal government.