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Court Hears Nnamdi Kanu’s Application for Transfer to National Hospital Over Health Concerns

The Federal High Court in Abuja will today (Monday) hear an application filed by detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking an order for his transfer from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) to the National Hospital, Abuja, for urgent medical treatment.

The application, filed on September 3 by Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), follows what Kanu’s lawyers described as a “worrisome decline” in his health while in detention.

Judge Grants Leave for Urgent Hearing

Vacation judge, Justice Musa Liman, had earlier ruled that the matter could be heard during the court’s annual vacation, citing the urgency of the health concerns.

“I believe that the right to health is as important as the right to life. And so I agree that this matter can be heard by the vacation court,” Justice Liman declared, fixing September 15 for hearing and directing Kanu’s counsel, Uchenna Njoku (SAN), to serve processes on the DSS.

Medical Reports Raise Alarm

In a supporting affidavit, Kanu’s brother, Emmanuel Kanu, stated that the IPOB leader had been experiencing persistent weakness and body pains. A medical team led by Emeritus Prof. Austin A.C. Agaji reportedly discovered troubling complications, including:

Kidney and liver-related issues

Dangerously low potassium levels

A swelling under his armpit requiring urgent investigation

Suspected pancreatic and liver concerns

Agabi informed the court that doctors had strongly recommended Kanu’s transfer to the National Hospital as an interim measure. He also noted that a letter sent to the DSS Director-General advising the transfer had not received any response.

Legal Arguments Before the Court

Kanu’s lawyers stressed that granting the transfer would not prejudice the DSS but was necessary to protect his fundamental rights.

“The applicant’s health is seriously deteriorating considering the nature of his confinement, thereby making it more pressing to bring this application before a vacation judge,” Agabi argued.

The application, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, lists 11 grounds for approval, including the constitutional right to health and life.

Kanu’s Detention Since 2021

Nnamdi Kanu has been in DSS detention since 2021 following his arrest in Kenya and repatriation to Nigeria. He is currently standing trial before Justice James Omotosho on terrorism-related charges.

His legal team also noted that a pending bail application filed on May 19 could not be heard before the commencement of the court’s vacation, leaving him in continued detention.

The court is expected to deliver its ruling after hearing submissions from both parties today.

Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/nnamdi-kanu-court-transfer-national-hospital-health-nigeria-news-today/

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The DSS medical team should take care of him inside their facility and let his family cover the cost. I think some people were saying then that the UK government will come for him.

Why can't them release this man for goodness sake.

Since 2020, this country is yet to deliver judgement on this case, says a lot about the independence of the Nigerian judiciary.

Eeyaj sorry o! DSS custody is the best for you, mazi ,hope it's not what I am thinking?

Na wa o.too much watery beans don dey affect am.free Mandela abeg.

Hope say this guy end no dey near so? I hope wahala no go burst out if this guy finally died in detention. Lastly, I hope say dem neva poison the guy sef.

Kinoike:
Why can't them release this man for goodness sake.

Release for what.

We are just starting with him.

Sebi he wanted to destroy Lagos and Tinubu.

Chest beater on the beat

He is doing all these for his people...imagine been in detention for over years rejecting cash gifts,mansions and appointments just for the betterment of igbos, such selfless leader.God wil see him through

Let them free Kanu abeg, the agitation won't stop but will never be as bad as it was during BUHARI tenure

When Kanu was mocking Buhari an older man about his ill health, some of his supporters were cheering and encouraging him but he’s now facing his own health challenges.

We should never make mockery of anyone’s illness, cos karma is a bitch. I wish Kanu a speedy recovery

What is good for the duck should be good for the goose. Na there you go dey.

He wants to escape from detention with style.
He will pay for his crime committed.
Those people that lost their lives because of his insighting statement will hunt him.

If he's guilty, sentence him. If he's not, let him go. This prolonged trial is just bad for the image of the judiciary and totally unnecessary.

DSS watery beans don tire am. I thought he was bragging about being strong.

Oisagbai78:
Hope say this guy end no dey near so? I hope wahala no go burst out if this guy finally died in detention. Lastly, I hope say dem neva poison the guy sef.

Which wahala.

Patapata Dem go increase the stay at home to 2 or 3 days per week

Fajimarketplace:
If he's guilty, sentence him. If he's not, let him go. This prolonged trial is just bad for the image of the judiciary and totally unnecessary.

The trial was on, he said he didn't want the judge and they the judge had to recuse herself, the ministry of justice have him another judge, this happened after he went wild in the court room.

The trial had to start afresh. He is the reason why he is still on trial not the justice system.
He asked for a new judge and restarted the process

Fajimarketplace:
What you've stated sounds very smart, until you realize there's such a thing as an expedited trial so as to lay the matter to rest. I'm sure he didn't request for this new judge last week?

Did he or did he not go wild in court asking that the judge recuse herself?
Did the new judge not restart the trial?
We are talking about facts available on ground you speaking imaginations.
Are you a child?
We dey talk wetin happen you dey talk wetin you want make e happen. Na fantasy land you dey?

No way bro, we need peace in Nigeria and all over the world.so relax for there.

So that you can run away abi?

You go nowhere mehn. .h

Kinoike:
Why can't them release this man for goodness sake.

And what becomes of the people left behind by his victims? Justice must be served

oldguyman:
The DSS medical team should take care of him inside their facility and let his family cover the cost. I think some people were saying then that the UK government will come for him.

You dey mind nyamri. People wey believe Buhari was cloned..They are dust brr

Kinoike:
Why can't them release this man for goodness sake.

Has to do with treason being a serious offence

And yes, i wish worse on boko Haram before you start

In which of the zoo is he talking about.. from one jungle to another he mean..

Anyway he can direct his complain to Buhari or Jubrin.
He shouldn't disturb us abeg

Hope this guy doesn't die in custody... Arrest of a single individual has never stopped the realization of any agitation...

Bovis:
When Kanu was mocking Buhari an older man about his ill health, some of his supporters were encouraging him but he’s now facing his own health challenges.

We should never make mockery of anyone’s illness, cos karma is a bitch. I wish Kanu a speedy recovery

Which of the Buhari? Al Sudan that was phased out last month or the original Buhari that died long time ago?