Nnamdi Kanu’s family has alleged that the Federal High Court in Abuja refused to issue a production warrant needed to bring the detained IPOB leader to court for the settlement of records in his appeal, a move they say undermines his right to fair hearing.
Prince Emmanuel Kanu, brother of the IPOB leader, said the court had earlier summoned Nnamdi Kanu to appear on November 28, 2025 for the settlement of records—a mandatory step before transmitting appeal documents to the Court of Appeal.
However, he alleged that the court withheld the necessary warrant authorizing Sokoto Prison officials to transport Kanu to Abuja. Emmanuel described the refusal as a deliberate attempt to frustrate the appeal process following the November 20 judgment against his brother.
Legal experts note that the settlement of records is a critical procedural requirement under the Court of Appeal Rules, 2021. Without Kanu’s presence, the process cannot be completed, potentially delaying his appeal against continued detention.
The family also rejected recent judgments against Kanu, insisting that no lower court can override Supreme Court decisions that previously discharged him. They argue that constitutional safeguards are being ignored, and that Kanu is being subjected to “judicial ambush.”
Implications
For Kanu: The refusal could stall his appeal and prolong detention.
For Judiciary: Raises questions about transparency and adherence to constitutional safeguards.
For IPOB Supporters: Likely to fuel further distrust in Nigeria’s judicial process.
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