Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, has dismissed claims of delays in his client’s appeal, insisting that the legal process is progressing as required.
In a statement on Wednesday, Ejimakor urged the public to ignore speculation suggesting the appeal had stalled or been abandoned. He explained that the process officially began in February 2026 when Kanu’s legal team filed a notice of appeal challenging his conviction.
According to him, a major procedural step — the compilation and transmission of the record of appeal by the Federal High Court in Abuja — has already been completed. The case has now moved into the stage where both parties exchange their written arguments, known as briefs.
Ejimakor noted that Kanu’s legal team is expected to submit its brief within 45 days of receiving the records, after which the federal government will respond within 30 days. He added that appellate courts rely mainly on these written submissions, with oral arguments serving only to clarify key issues.
He also clarified that no new evidence or witness testimony will be introduced at this stage, as appeals are strictly based on the existing trial record.
The lawyer stressed that the appeal is already “live” and following a structured legal process, which may take several months to conclude, although terrorism-related cases are often prioritised for faster hearing.
