Federal High Court Bars Nnamdi Kanu’s Sister-in-Law from Attending Court Hearings over Livestreaming Incident
The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred Favour Kanu, sister-in-law to Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from attending three consecutive court proceedings after she was caught livestreaming the trial on Facebook.
Favour, who is married to Prince Fineboy Kanu — the younger brother of the IPOB leader — was confronted by Justice James Omotosho on Tuesday for violating court rules by broadcasting the legal proceedings live despite an earlier warning and the confiscation of her phone during a previous hearing.
According to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Favour admitted to the act and offered an apology, which was echoed by Nnamdi Kanu’s lead counsel, Kanu Agabi (SAN). However, the trial judge remained firm, ordering her suspension from the courtroom for the next three sessions.
“I want to hear from her. Were you not the one whose phone I seized at the last adjourned date?” Justice Omotosho asked in court. “I did not order the forfeiture of that phone, yet you still went ahead to upload the video online.”
The judge emphasised that such actions not only undermine the court’s authority but also risk delaying the administration of justice. He warned all parties involved to maintain decorum, reiterating the court’s commitment to ensuring a fair and uninterrupted trial.
Nnamdi Kanu is currently facing a seven-count charge bordering on terrorism and treasonable felony. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
