Nnamdi Kanu Trial: Sowore, Lawyers, Others Denied Access To Courtroom

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, lawyers, and journalists have been denied access to the courtroom to witness Nnamdi Kanu's trial.

Nnamdi Kanu's trial will resume today at the Federal High Court after weeks of postponement.

In a BBC Pidgin video, Sowore who was dressed in traditional Isi-agu attire alongside a lawyer and his entourage was told to go back by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force.

Reacting, Sowore said, “I am here to check the registry because for a while I have not been charged to court, I need to know about my treason case.

Nnamdi Kanu Trial: Sowore Denied Access To Courtroom

“Also I am here to witness the trial of my friend, Nnamdi Kanu, the court is a public space and the public should not be barred from accessing the courtroom.

“People have the right to self-determination, Nigeria has not worked and will never work. So, Nnamdi Kanu is not wrong and his trial should not be in secret.

“Security operatives have consistently failed to do their jobs and now you see them harassing journalists and lawyers.

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