There was mild drama at the Supreme Court premises in Abuja on Thursday as workers erupted in cheers upon sighting Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Kanu, who arrived under tight security by Department of State Services (DSS) operatives, was in the apex court to personally deliver a letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

In the letter, he reportedly urged the CJN to discontinue his ongoing terrorism trial, citing that the law under which he was charged has been repealed.

A viral video from the scene showed Supreme Court workers hailing and chanting “Onyendu!” as Kanu walked into the building, acknowledging their greetings with calm gestures.

His visit comes ahead of the judgment scheduled for November 20, which many see as a crucial moment in his long-running legal battle with the federal government.

The development has stirred widespread reactions across social media, with supporters describing the warm reception as a sign of solidarity for the IPOB leader.