The trial of the Biafran nation agitator, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on alleged terrorism charges has been adjourned to the 16th October 2025.

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, shifted the date on Wednesday following the inability of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to conclude its assessment of Kanu’s health status and present its report before the court.

The presiding judge had, at the last adjourned date, ordered the NMA President to constitute a board of medical experts to carry out investigations on the alleged deteriorating health of the defendant.

The essence of the medical examination was to know whether the medical facility at the Department of the State Service (DSS) headquarters can cater for Kanu or be moved to the National Hospital as requested by the defendant.

The report is also to determine whether Kanu is fit to stand for the continuation of his trial.

At the proceedings, the DSS Lawyer, Mr Suraj S’aad SAN, informed Justice Omotosho that the medical board had contacted them that the report was not ready for presentation as directed by the court.

The senior lawyer, therefore, applied for a week adjournment to enable the NMA Medical board to conclude its investigation.

When there was no objection to the adjournment request by Onyechi Ikpeazu SAN, who stood for Kanu, Justice Omotosho fixed October 16 for the board to submit its report and determine the next line of proceedings