Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has provided an update on his client’s appeal at the Court of Appeal.

In a statement shared on X on Wednesday, Ejimakor disclosed that Kanu’s Notice and Grounds of Appeal were filed in February 2026, officially commencing the appellate process.

He explained that the record of appeal—comprising the charge sheet, court proceedings, exhibits, rulings, judgment, and sentence—has already been compiled by the registrar of the Federal High Court in Abuja and forwarded to the Court of Appeal.

According to him, the next phase involves the filing of briefs of argument. Kanu’s legal team is expected to submit its appellant’s brief within 45 days of receiving the record, presenting arguments across 22 grounds of appeal and seeking to overturn the conviction.

He added that the Federal Government, as the respondent, will file its brief within 30 days after being served, while the defence may respond with a reply brief within 14 days if necessary.

Ejimakor noted that these written briefs will form the foundation of the appeal, with oral arguments during the hearing limited to clarifications. He also emphasized that no new evidence or witness testimony will be introduced at this stage.

Once all briefs are filed, the Court of Appeal will schedule a hearing before a three-member panel of justices. After arguments are heard, judgment will be reserved and is expected within weeks or a few months, but not exceeding 90 days.

He outlined possible outcomes of the appeal to include the conviction being overturned, upheld, or a retrial being ordered.

Ejimakor urged the public to rely on the established legal process rather than speculation, stressing that the appeal is progressing in line with standard procedures under Nigerian law.