Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Negotiation With FG Over Alleged Terrorism Charges

The Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday that he will, seek negotiations with the Federal Government according to section 17 of the Federal High Court Act,

 Lead counsel, to kanu Alloy Ejimakor, made this known after he moved two applications brought before the court.

The first application is to move form 49 and an application objecting to the jurisdiction of the court.

Ejimakor said if the applications are denied they will move for the implementation of section 17 of the Federal High Court Act.

Responding to this, counsel to the Federal Government, Adegboyega Awomolo, told the court that he had earlier informed the defendant that he does not have the powers to negotiate on behalf of the Federal Government as the fiat given to him does not empower him to negotiate.

He added that the defendant should approach the Attorney General of the Federation.

Justice Binta Nyako in her submission said the court was not a solicitor but to only hear cases.

Section 17 of the Federal High Court Act states: “In any Proceeding In the court, the court may promote reconciliation among parties thereto and encourage and facilitate the amicable settlement thereof”.