Nnamdi Kanu’s family accuses the DSS of blocking his legal access and frustrating his preparation for court defense.
The family of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of deliberately frustrating his preparation ahead of his next court appearance.
In a statement released on Thursday evening and signed by Prince Emmanuel Kanu, the family claimed that DSS operatives have been restricting Kanu’s access to his lawyers, relatives, and witnesses, making it nearly impossible for him to prepare for his terrorism trial scheduled for Friday, November 7, 2025.
“Mazi Nnamdi Kanu may not be able to appear in court on Friday — not because he doesn’t want to, but because the DSS has made it difficult for him to prepare,” the statement read.
The family alleged that the DSS has refused to grant Kanu private meetings with his lawyers, often recording their conversations, and has denied him access to a computer, printer, and other materials needed to work on his legal documents.
They also claimed the agency has blocked him from submitting court papers and from visiting the court registry to file documents relevant to his defense.
“These actions violate the Nigerian Constitution and the fundamental right of every accused person to a fair hearing,” the statement noted.
Describing the situation as a “calculated effort to silence him,” the family warned that if Kanu fails to appear in court, it should not be seen as an act of defiance but as a result of DSS interference.
“If he cannot appear or defend himself, the DSS and the Nigerian Government should be held responsible,” the family said.
They further appealed to international organizations such as the United Nations, African Union, European Union, and the Commonwealth to closely monitor the case, insisting that the government cannot claim to uphold the rule of law while denying an accused person the right to fair trial preparation.
The statement concluded by calling the DSS actions “unfair, unlawful, and intentional,” urging human rights advocates to intervene before the situation worsens.
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