Court fixes judgement on Nnamdi Kanu ‘s suit against DSS, July 20
By Jude-Ken Ojinnaka
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed July 20 for judgement in a suit filed by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu against the Department of State Services (DSS).
In the suit, Kanu is seeking an order of the court to allow him unrestricted access to his medical doctor.
In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2341/2022,
Kanu through his legal team led by Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) sued the DSS and its Director General, praying the court for permission to apply for an order of mandamus.
The court had in February 1, granted Kanu the permission to apply for an order of mandamus sought through an ex-parte motion moved by Ozekhome to that effect.
However, in a preliminary objection, the DSS urged the court to dismiss the suit for want of jurisdiction.
When the matter resumed on Tuesday, the counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) told the court that that the motion dated February 2 was served on the Respondents on February 3 to allow Kanu access to his doctor pursuant to an earlier order of the presiding judge, Justice Nyako.
He alleged that the order had been disregarded by the DSS, adding that flouting the order for access was against Section 7 of the Anti-Torture Act.
He submitted that there are two exhibits before the court with detailed medical report of Kanu before his rendition on June 27, 2021 and a medical report of his present health status.
“We asked if we could see his medical report and they are refusing and if he dies, this will cause a national commotion.”
“What do they lose to allow an independent doctor to examine him in their presence, his counsel asked.
“We rely on all the processes to humbly request you to grant our omnibus prayers,” Ozekhome submitted.
