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The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an application filed by the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to a custodial facility within the Federal Capital Territory or neighbouring Nasarawa State.

Kanu, through the Legal Aid Council, had approached the court with an ex-parte application requesting an order directing the Federal Government or the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to immediately move him from Sokoto to either Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja or Keffi Custodial Centre in Nasarawa.

In the alternative, he asked to be transferred to any custodial facility within the court’s jurisdiction, including Suleja or Keffi, to enable him to effectively pursue his appeal.

Kanu, through the Legal Aid Council, filed an ex parte application, urging the court to move him from Sokoto prison to either Kuje Prison (FCT) or Keffi Custodial Centre in Nasarawa State.

He argued that a transfer was necessary “for the purpose of enabling the applicant to effectively prosecute his constitutionally guaranteed right of appeal.”

His pleadings sought a court order compelling the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and/or the Federal Government to “forthwith transfer him … to a custodial facility within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court.”


However, Justice James Omotosho on Monday declined the request, ruling that such an order could not be granted without hearing from the Federal Government.

The judge directed Kanu to convert the ex-parte application into a motion on notice and serve all parties to allow fair hearing.

Justice Omotosho subsequently fixed January 27, 2026, for the hearing of the motion.

Legal observers say this move aligns with standard procedure: while ex parte motions may be used in urgent or exceptional cases, they are granted sparingly, particularly in matters where the decision would affect another party.

Last week, Justice Omotosho had declined to accept the appearance of Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, as representative of the IPOB leader, because Prince Emmanuel is not a lawyer.

Faced with this ruling, the court’s fresh demand for a motion on notice underscores its insistence that all procedural safeguards, including proper representation and hearing of all sides, be respected before any order is made.

Kanu now has to re‑file his request through a motion on notice and notify the government and NCoS. Once served, the parties will be given the opportunity to respond before the court considers whether the transfer should be granted.

For now, he remains at the Sokoto Correctional Facility.

Kanu, through the Legal Aid Council, filed an ex parte application, urging the court to move him from Sokoto prison to either Kuje Prison (FCT) or Keffi Custodial Centre in Nasarawa State.

Putindbutt:
This is victory for democracy. And why is this coward wanting to run away from Sokoto paradise?. His boys have struck again in Anambra, the blood of the victims are crying for justice. No peace for the wicked. God bless Nigeria.

Streetinvestor2:
We will see his freedom in 2027 it is no longer far.Then again SW president will never see 10k vote in 2027.That is the promise and agenda And before any werey say our vote is no needed.Pls verify first that SW votes is the worthless votes in past elections. Go check the number of votes from SW

Ikaeniyan0:
Nah so una talk say instead of a Yoruba man to become the president, the north should continue, but today, a Yoruba man is the president of Nigeria.

Nah so una talk say Kanu no go enter jail, today, he's chilling at Sokoto prison.

nothingspoil70:
I thought they say this man has already settled down and he is enjoying himself in Sokoto prison?

Is the Sultan of Sokoto not giving him an award or title again?

As the new president of Sokoto prison( as claimed by his dumb supporters) what will happen to his subjects if he is transferred from there?

He is needed in Sokoto more than in any other places at the moment, so he should stay there.

His knowledge of law is needed there

Streetinvestor2:
The hunger and poverty the SW president is causing is real ur family.
He won't see 10k vote still

Ikaeniyan0:
Why do you think hunger and poverty is real in my family when you don't even know me? I'm living the kind of life you can only dream of bro

esnbrutality:
Same Person . multiple monikers that flout rules.

i busted you


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putindbutt
Ngeneukuenu
Okoro
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Y.i.b.o


IGBOs the NIGHTMARE of losers

Streetinvestor2:
It is always evident in the way transport union worker writes in SW.The way u are living with amala and ewedu..lol

Ikaeniyan0:
Who even told you 🤡 that i'm presently in Nigeria? I'm living the kind of life you can only dream of. I'm way above your level bro

nothingspoil70:
I thought they say this man has already settled down and he is enjoying himself in Sokoto prison?

Is the Sultan of Sokoto not giving him an award or title again?

As the new president of Sokoto prison( as claimed by his dumb supporters) what will happen to his subjects if he is transferred from there?

He is needed in Sokoto more than in any other places at the moment, so he should stay there.

His knowledge of law is needed there

gawu1:
Regarding jailing their leader, terrorist Nnamdi Kanu, the supporters claim the judge doesn't understand the law, yet he teaches it to them every day. Let's see if anyone dares to show up at court with their useless sign saying "show me the law".

Streetinvestor2:
Congratulations for living in cotonou..it doesn't change hunger and poverty. You even tried many of your type when they leave any of those SW states. They end up in lagos state that will be thr highest achievement under bridge..lol

Ikaeniyan0:
Bro, get this into your skull, I'm living the kind of life you can only dream of. I'm above your level, no b for mouth

Shivisee1:
This clown still think he’s at kuje! You dumb, you Dey look for trouble! Who is the mad man that advise him to sack his lawyers??prison nobe detention, if Adamu instruct mazi make he fan am, dem no born am well make he no fan am! Awusa slap inside sokoto sun hot pass koboko!

richiemcgold:
richiemcgold: 8:22pm

What gives the impression that you are older than me? You are funny Mr man. You are not talking to a baby.