The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused the application by IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu requesting his relocation from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to a facility in the Federal Capital Territory or nearby Nasarawa State.
Kanu, through the Legal Aid Council, had filed an ex-parte application seeking a court order compelling the Federal Government or the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to move him from the Sokoto facility to either the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja or the Keffi Custodial Centre in Nasarawa.
He requested a transfer to any custodial facility within the court’s jurisdiction, such as Suleja or Keffi, to allow him to effectively pursue his appeal.
However, Justice James Omotosho denied the request on Monday, stating that such an order could not be granted without first hearing from the Federal Government.
The judge directed Kanu to convert the ex-parte application into a motion on notice and serve all parties to allow fair hearing.
The matter has been adjourned to January 27, 2026, for hearing of the motion.
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