Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has pleaded not guilty to a seven-count charge of terrorism and treasonable felony.

In a surprising turn of events, Kanu also apologized to the federal high court, former presiding judge Binta Nyako, and counsel to the federal government Adegboyega Awomolo, for his conduct during the last hearing.

Kanu’s apology was read out in court by his new counsel, Kanu Agabi, a senior advocate and former attorney-general of the federation.

Agabi explained that Kanu’s outburst was a result of his anger and frustration with the delays in his trial.

Awomolo, who was present in court, accepted Kanu’s apology, stating that he was moved by the plea and had forgiven Kanu for his past comments. Awomolo emphasized that he was not a persecutor, but a prosecutor, and would work towards a quick resolution of the charges.

The trial, which has been ongoing for 10 years, was adjourned to April 29, May 2, and 6 for further hearing. Kanu’s case was reassigned to a new judge, James Omotosho, after Kanu repeatedly asked Nyako to recuse herself from the case.