The trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu has been stalled following an application for stay of proceedings filed by the his counsel.
At the resumed trial in Abuja, lawyer to the accused, Mr Chuks Muoma, told the court that he has filed a motion for stay of proceedings having filed an appeal against the ruling of the court permitting secret trial of Mister Kanu.
The prosecuting counsel, Mohammed Diri, in his response admits receiving a copy of the motion for stay of proceedings shortly before the court commenced sitting.
He, however, told the court that he needs time to respond to the motion filed by the defence counsel.
Delivering a short ruling, Justice John Tsoho, adjourned the case to the April 5, 2016 for hearing of the defendants motion.
•Text courtesy of Channels TV. Photo shows Nnamdi Kanu.
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