NMA’s Panel Yet To Conclude Assessment Of Nnamdi Kanu’s Health Status
The medical panel established by the President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to evaluate the health condition of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has yet to complete its assessment.
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 ongoing terrorism trial.
At the mention of the case on Wednesday, the 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.