The Federal High Court in Anambra State has adjourned the trial of whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh until October 27.
John, Nnamdi’s father, told FIJ that he was in court on Tuesday, hoping to hear progress on his son’s case when the judge announced that it would be adjourned.
“They didn’t treat the matter at all,” the older Emeh told FIJ.
“They were treating political matters and did not have time to take his own case.
“Nnamdi was downcast because of it, but he is in good health and has been taken back to the Awka correctional facility. I also went there to see him.”
Nnamdi has been standing trial for fraud, money laundering, impersonating a police officer, unlawful possession of a firearm and defamation since March 2023.
Although the court granted him bail on May 17, 2023, the prison did not release him, and he has remained in custody ever since.
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On Tuesday morning, a group of civil society organisations (CSOs) called on the Federal High Court in Anambra to honour the earlier release order and respect his fundamental human rights.
“Emeh’s case raises serious concerns regarding rights to fair trial and due process, as enshrined in Nigeria’s constitution,” they said. “Despite being granted bail and the conditions clearly being set, the whistleblower has remained in detention facing physical attacks and alleged assassination attempts, according to his father, Professor John Emeh,...
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