The Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has stated his readiness to seek negotiations with the Federal Government.
Kanu made this known today during his appearance in the Federal High Court Abuja. He said, under section 17 of the Federal High Court Act, that he will seek negotiations with the Federal Government.
Recall that Kanu has been in DSS custody since June 2021 when he was arrested in Kenya. He has since been facing terrorism-related trial levelled against him by the Federal Government.
Kanu is relying on Section 17 of the Federal High Court Act states that a party in a suit might seek negotiation in his trail case.
The Section read, “In any Proceeding in the court, the court may promote reconciliation among parties thereto. And encourage and facilitate the amicable settlement thereof.”
Kanu who appeared in court today, Wednesday, through his lawyer, Alloy Ejimakor, moved two applications brought before the court.
According to report, the first application is to move form 49 and an application objecting to the jurisdiction of the court.
Ejimakor said if the applications are denied they will move for the implementation of section 17 of the Federal High Court Act.
Responding to this, counsel to the Federal Government, Adegboyega Awomolo, told the court that he had earlier informed the defendant that he does not have the powers to negotiate on behalf of the Federal Government. This is as the fiat given to him does not empower him to negotiate.
Awomolo added that the defendant should approach the Attorney General of the Federation.
In her reply, Justice Binta Nyako said the court was not a solicitor, but to only hear cases.
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