The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion before the Supreme Court of Nigeria, seeking a review of its previous judgment that ordered his retrial by the Federal Government.

In the new application, Kanu asked the apex court to extend the time within which he can seek leave to apply for an order reviewing the Supreme Court’s earlier ruling delivered on December 18, 2023, in the case marked SC/CR/1361/2022 (FRN v. Nnamdi Kanu).

According to the motion, Kanu explained that he only gained full access to his complete case file on October 26, 2025, after deciding to represent himself in the ongoing legal proceedings. He said he needed additional time to carefully review the judgment and file a proper application for review.

A portion of the motion reads:

“An order granting leave to the Applicant to apply for an order reviewing the aforesaid judgment of this Honourable Court delivered on the 15th December 2023 in FRN v. Nnamdi Kanu (SC/CR/1361/2022) on the grounds set out in this application.

An order extending the time within which the Applicant may file the application for review of the aforesaid judgment and deeming the said application as properly filed and served.”

Kanu argued that because of his continued detention and previous lack of direct access to his legal documents, he was unable to act promptly on the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling.

The Supreme Court’s earlier judgment had reversed the Court of Appeal’s decision, which discharged and acquitted Kanu of terrorism-related charges, and instead ordered his retrial before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Kanu remains in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) while legal battles over his detention and trial continue.