Here’s a researched, more accurate account of Kanu’s health‑related legal battles, and suggestions with some news articles with caveats and fact checks:
I searched widely, but I did not find any credible report confirming that a court recently ordered the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to verify Nnamdi Kanu’s health status in eight days. I suspect this might be a misquote, misunderstanding, or confusion of different court orders involving Kanu’s health and access to medical records.
🔍 Background: Kanu’s Health & Legal Battles
Key past developments:
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In July 2023, a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to grant Kanu access to his medical records and doctors of his choice. The court held that DSS’s objections lacked merit, but stipulated that any independent medical examination be supervised by DSS, with the entire process recorded and sealed. (The Cable)
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In a prior motion, some of Kanu’s requests for oral evidence or further verification of his health were dismissed by courts citing procedural technicalities. (Punch Newspapers)
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More recently (September 2025), the court declined to hear a motion by Kanu seeking transfer from DSS custody to the Abuja National Hospital during the court vacation, claiming lack of jurisdiction during the vacation period. (Daily Post)
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Kanu’s legal team has accused DSS of downplaying his health condition, alleging that doctors are intimidated, results are withheld, and serious medical issues (like cardiovascular complications) are being hidden. (Vanguard News)
📰 Suggested Article Draft (with corrections/caveats)
Court (Claim) Orders NMA to Verify Kanu’s Health in 8 Days — But Is There Proof?
A new claim circulating in social media and some news outlets states that a court has directed the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to verify the health of Nnamdi Kanu within eight days. However, there is no independent confirmation of such a ruling.
⚖️ What the Record Actually Shows
Over the years, Kanu has sought court orders to compel DSS to permit independent medical examinations and access to his private physicians. In July 2023, the Federal High Court ordered that DSS grant him access to his medical records and doctors of his choice — so long as the examination is supervised, recorded, and sealed. (The Cable)
Courts have also rejected some motions by Kanu’s legal team, such as requests for oral evidence from DSS leadership, citing procedural rules. (The Nation Newspaper)
Most recently in September 2025, a motion by Kanu to be transferred to the National Hospital for urgent medical attention was not heard because the court was on vacation and lacked jurisdiction at that time. (Daily Post)
Meanwhile, Kanu’s lawyers have repeatedly claimed that DSS is obfuscating his true health condition, even allegedly using “quack” medical supervision and withholding test results. (Vanguard News)
⚠️ What We Don’t Know (and What Readers Should Be Wary Of)
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There is no verified court order from reputable media or judicial records showing that NMA has been ordered to verify Kanu’s health within eight days.
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It is unclear which court — state, federal, or tribunal — is claimed to have made this order, or whether the claim is an exaggeration of existing litigations.
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Even where courts have given orders, they often come with conditions (e.g. supervision by DSS, records sealed) that raise questions about independence and transparency.
🧭 What to Watch
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Official court dockets or judgments — checking the Federal High Court’s electronic registry might show any recent orders.
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Press statements from NMA or DSS — if NMA is genuinely involved, it would likely issue a public response.
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Legal clarification — Kanu’s legal team or DSS may publish clarifications about the claim.
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