The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, returned to the Federal High Court in Abuja this morning, September 26, for a crucial hearing on his no-case submission.

Kanu is asking the court to dismiss the terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government and to set him free. The case, which has dragged on for years, could see a major legal turning point today.

Justice James Omotosho, who is presiding over the matter, is expected to deliver a ruling on whether Kanu has a case to answer or whether the charges should be struck out completely.

Although the ruling was initially scheduled for October 10, the date was brought forward after the judge confirmed that the judgment was ready earlier than expected.

According to reports, notices of the ruling were served to both parties — Kanu through his lead counsel, Chief Godwin Kanu Agabi, SAN, and the Federal Government through its prosecutor, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN.

Kanu’s no-case submission came after the prosecution presented its case, called five witnesses, and tendered several exhibits. On July 18, his legal team formally applied for the charges to be quashed, arguing that Kanu had not been directly or legally linked to any act of terrorism. They urged the court to discharge and acquit him.

But the Federal Government is standing its ground. Prosecutor Adegboyega Awomolo told the court that Kanu’s call for the creation of a Biafran Republic was not a casual statement but a deliberate threat to Nigeria’s unity.

Awomolo reminded the court that Kanu had made public broadcasts on Biafra Radio, where he allegedly declared his intention to break up the country — actions that, according to the government, struck fear into many Nigerians.

He urged Justice Omotosho to reject Kanu’s argument that he has no case to answer, insisting that threatening the nation’s unity is a serious security issue that must not be taken lightly.

Today’s ruling will determine whether Kanu faces a full trial or walks free after years of legal battles.