A Federal High Court has directed the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to verify and submit a report on the health status of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), within eight days. The order came after Kanu’s legal team raised concerns over his deteriorating health condition while in custody. The court stressed that only an independent medical assessment from the NMA would provide clarity on the matter.

The ruling is seen as a significant step to ensure fairness and transparency in Kanu’s ongoing trial. His lawyers have long argued that his health requires urgent medical attention, while the Federal Government has maintained that he is receiving adequate care in detention. The court’s directive now places responsibility on the NMA to conduct a professional and unbiased evaluation.

This development has attracted wide public interest, particularly among Kanu’s supporters who have repeatedly demanded his release on health grounds. The court’s decision is expected to either validate or counter the claims about his condition, shaping the next phase of his trial and potentially influencing future legal arguments.