Nnamdi kanu trial judge biased
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been ongoing in Nigeria since 2015. Kanu was arrested in 2015 and charged with treasonable felony, among other offenses. His trial has been marked by controversy and allegations of bias against the judge, Justice Binta Nyako.
Some of the allegations of bias include:
- Pre-trial comments: Before the trial began, Justice Nyako made comments that were seen as biased against Kanu. She described him as a "terrorist" and said that he was using his case to "incite violence" and "promote hatred".
- Dismissal of key evidence: Kanu's lawyers have accused Justice Nyako of dismissing key evidence that could have helped their client's case. For example, they claim that she dismissed evidence of Kanu's alleged torture and mistreatment while in custody.
- Restrictions on Kanu's defense: Kanu's lawyers have also accused Justice Nyako of restricting their ability to present a proper defense. For example, they claim that she has refused to allow them to call certain witnesses or present certain evidence.
- Disregard for due process: Kanu's lawyers have accused Justice Nyako of disregarding due process and violating Kanu's rights. For example, they claim that she has refused to allow Kanu to have a fair trial and has instead relied on hearsay evidence and other unreliable sources.
Kanu's supporters and some human rights groups have accused Justice Nyako of being biased against Kanu and have called for her to be removed from the case. However, the Nigerian government has denied any allegations of bias and has maintained that the trial is fair and impartial.
It's worth noting that the Nigerian judiciary is independent and is responsible for ensuring that trials are fair and impartial. However, allegations of bias and irregularities in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu have raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the trial.
In 2021, the Nigerian government announced that it would be re-arraigning Kanu on new charges, including treason, terrorism, and incitement. The new charges were seen as an attempt to re-start the trial and address some of the concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the original trial.
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu is ongoing and is being closely watched by human rights groups and international observers.