Justice John Tsoho, the new judge assigned to Nnamdi Kanu’s case, has recused himself from the case.
He said Kanu was brought back to Nigeria from Kenya illegally, and because of that, he can’t judge the case without going against his own beliefs.
The judge pointed out that other judges before him had ordered Kanu’s release, but the government ignored them. “If they didn’t listen to those orders, why would they listen to mine?” he asked.
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The judge added that Nigeria must follow its own laws, and that keeping Kanu locked up without a good reason is wrong—not just for Nigeria, but for the whole world.
“I won’t ruin my name by touching this case,” Justice Tsoho said. “It’s clear what’s right, and I won’t let this mess up my reputation. People always remember justice.”
He added, “Humanity has a long memory when it comes to justice, and I will not risk staining mine with a matter so transparently flawed.”
