Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu will now be arraigned on Wednesday over the amended terrorism charges.
His arraignment before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday was stalled after lead defence lawyer Mike Ozekhome asked for time to enable him study the amended 15-count charge filed by the Federal Government on January 17.
Mr Ozekhome claimed that the proof of evidence served on the defence by the prosecution was not legible enough to enable them know what constitutes the fresh charges.
Lead prosecuting lawyer Magaji Labaran faulted the defence’s claim that the amended charges were to ambush them.
Mr Labaran also faulted the defence’s claim of Kanu not being properly fed, allowed to practise his religion and allowed free access to his family members.
Justice Binta Nyako adjourned till January 19 for arraignment on the amended charges.
Kanu, who was allegedly arrested in Kenya before being extradited to Nigeria, was initially served seven counts bordering on treasonable felony and terrorism.
