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Nnamdi Kanu: Ozekhome takes over defence team as IPOB leader enters dock for fresh arraignment

Embattled Biafra Nation agitator, Nnamdi Kanu has engaged the services of a constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, to fortify his defense in the fresh terrorism charges brought against him by the Federal Government.

Ozekhome stormed the Federal High Court in company of Ifeanyi Ejiofor who had earlier been leading the team of lawyers for Kanu.

Ejiofor confirmed that changes have been effected in the defense in view of the new charges from the Federal Government.

At exactly 9:50 a.m., the Biafra Nation agitator, Nnamdi Kanu stormed the court room of the Federal High Court in Abuja in preparation for his fresh arraignment on 15-count terrorism charges.

He was welcomed into the court room by four members of his family and later exchanged pleasantries with his lawyers led by Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN.

Meanwhile, the trial Justice, Binta Nyako has entered the court and proceeding has commenced.

Kanu is already in the dock for his plea to be taken.

Shuaib Labaran is leading the prosecution, while Ozekhome is leading defense.

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