On why Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako can no longer conduct Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s trial
On why Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako can no longer conduct Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s trial By Aloy Ejimakor This Press Statement is aimed at aiding a comprehensive understanding of the nuanced issues arising in the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from 24th September 2024 (when Justice Murtala-Nyako was recused) to 10th February 2025 when he was summoned to appear before Justice Nyako. In our considered view, the proceedings which was concluded some hours ago is a nullity because the Judge, having been recused by an extant Order of court, no longer possessed the requisite jurisdiction to conduct the hearing. Thus, the Order…