The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal, challenging his conviction and sentences imposed by the Federal High Court in Abuja.
In the appeal dated February 4, 2026, Kanu is contesting his conviction on seven counts, including terrorism related offences, for which he was sentenced to five life terms and additional prison sentences following his conviction on November 20, 2025.
Kanu argued that the trial court failed to address what he described as a disruption of the original trial process after the 2017 military operation at his Afara-Ukwu residence, and that judgment was delivered while his preliminary objection and bail application were still pending.
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He also claimed he was convicted under a repealed law, subjected to double jeopardy contrary to the 1999 Constitution, and denied fair hearing, as he was not allowed to present a final written address, urging the Court of Appeal to quash the conviction and acquit him on all counts.
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