MIRIAM NNOLI 
Following the requested of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu’s asking Justice Binta Nyako to recuse herself from his case, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, on Friday, rejected the request.
Kanu’s Special Lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, confirmed the rejection while waiting for an official notice from the court and a new hearing notice.
According to Justice Tsoho, Kanu’s case was reassigned to Justice Nyako due to its prolonged nature as far back as 2015.
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She said, since Nyako had handled the case for the most part, she was deemed the most suitable judge to see it through to its conclusion.
However, the Chief Judge directed that if at the next hearing of the case, Kanu still insists on recusing Justice Nyako, he must file a written motion on Notice, with an affidavit, stating all the grounds for requesting the recusal.
Kanu must also serve it on the prosecution team, and appear before Justice Nyako for her review and determination, then she can make her decision.
New Telegraph recalls that Justice Nyako earlier recused herself from the case following an oral application by Kanu and his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor citing loss of confidence.
