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📰 Court Orders Service of Motion in Nnamdi Kanu’s Transfer Request
Abuja, Nigeria — December 9, 2025
A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to serve his motion on the Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The motion seeks a transfer from the current detention facility at the Sokoto Correctional Centre. (The Nation Newspaper)
⚖️ What the Motion Seeks
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Kanu had originally filed an ex parte motion requesting a court order “compelling” the Federal Government and/or NCoS to transfer him from Sokoto Prison to a correctional facility within the jurisdiction of the Abuja Federal High Court. (TheCable)
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As an alternative, the motion requested relocation to a facility closer to Abuja — such as Suleja, Keffi, or Kuje — arguing that such a transfer would enable him to “effectively prosecute his constitutionally guaranteed right of appeal.” (Vanguard News)
🧑⚖️ What the Court Did
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The presiding judge, James Omotosho, declined to grant the ex parte application. He noted that because the motion sought to compel federal authorities and NCoS — who were not notified — the request could not be fairly granted without giving them a chance to respond. (TheCable)
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The judge struck out the first relief (the “compel” order) and ordered that the motion be converted into a motion on notice — meaning Kanu must formally serve the FG and NCoS so they can be heard. (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)
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A new hearing date was scheduled for January 27, 2026, to allow time for the respondents to respond. (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)
📌 What This Means
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For now, the court has not approved the requested transfer. Instead, it has emphasised due process by ensuring the Federal Government and the Correctional Service are given formal notice and an opportunity to respond.
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The requirement to serve the motion may delay any potential transfer. As of the ruling, Kanu remains at the Sokoto Correctional Centre.
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The outcome of the January 2026 hearing will determine whether Kanu will be relocated — likely to a custodial facility closer to Abuja, which would improve access to legal counsel and facilitate his appeal process.
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