Here’s a researched and polished draft of the article — with verified facts, context, and a disclaimer — based on the latest reports. You should double‑check any claims before publishing.
Court Orders NMA to Verify Kanu’s Health in Eight Days? A Critical Look
A claim circulating in some corners of social media and alternative news outlets asserts that a court has directed the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to verify the health status of Nnamdi Kanu within eight days. However, after a review of current media reports, there is no credible evidence of such an order.
What the Reports Actually Say
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In September 2025, Kanu’s legal team filed a motion asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to transfer him from DSS custody to the Abuja National Hospital for medical attention. (The Guardian Nigeria)
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Justice Musa Liman, who was serving as a vacation judge, initially accepted the motion ex parte and scheduled a hearing, ordering that DSS be served. (The Guardian Nigeria)
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However, when proceedings began, the judge declined to hear the motion, stating he no longer had jurisdiction as his vacation judge mandate had ended. The case file was ordered returned to the registry for reassignment. (Daily Post)
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In the DSS response (via counter affidavit), the security agency disputed the severity of Kanu’s health claims, arguing they were exaggerated and that DSS facilities and personnel were adequate to handle his medical care. (Daily Post)
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In 2023, a Federal High Court did rule that the DSS must grant Kanu access to his medical records and access to doctors of his choice (with conditions). (Pulse Nigeria)
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There is no known ruling in available records that explicitly orders the NMA to verify his health status within a specific time frame (e.g. eight days).
Why the “NMA in Eight Days” Claim Is Dubious
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No media or judicial source supports it. Major Nigerian news outlets and legal reporting services make no mention of such an order to NMA.
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Legal procedures in Nigeria: Health verification orders are typically directed at the custody authority (e.g. DSS), or to the medical professionals treating the detainee, not always to a professional association like NMA.
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Jurisdiction and court status complications: The recent motion itself was not heard due to procedural timing and jurisdiction issues, which makes claims of additional orders suspect.
What does this mean for us, Readers?
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The motion to transfer Kanu to the national hospital is active and ongoing, but has not been decided as of now. (Daily Post)
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The DSS has challenged the narrative about Kanu’s declining health and pushed back on suggestions that their custody health infrastructure is inadequate. (Daily Post)
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Past rulings affirm that Kanu is entitled to access to his medical records and choice of doctors—so long as the process is supervised. (Pulse Nigeria)
✅ Verification Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available sources and news reports as of today. Some claims circulating on social media (such as that a court has ordered the Nigerian Medical Association to verify Kanu’s health status within eight days) lack credible confirmation.
Before being published, this draft will be cross‑checked against official court records, statements from the NMA or DSS, or the court registry docket.
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