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NMA’s Panel On Assessment Of Nnamdi Kanu’s Health Status Delays Trial

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NMA’s Panel On Assessment Of Nnamdi Kanu’s Health Status Delays Trial

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The medical panel set up by the President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to assess the health status of detained leader of the proscribed separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is yet to conclude its assignment.

Justice James Omotosho had, in a ruling on September 26 ordered the NMA President to among others, empanel a team of medical experts to examine Kanu and ascertain whether or not he is still fit to undergo his on going terrorism trial.

At the mention of the case on Wednesday, lawyer for the prosecution, Suraj Sa’ada (SAN) told the court that he was informed that the medical panel was yet to conclude its assignment.

Sa’ada said the panel plans to do a thorough job and should be given adequate time.

He suggested that the panel be given another one week to enable it conclude its task.

Defence lawyer, Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN) did not object to the one week adjournment sought by the lawyer to the prosecution, following which Justice Omotosho adjourned till October 16.

Details shortly.

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