Detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has abandoned his earlier plan to call witnesses in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences.
The court had, on October 24, adjourned the case to October 27 for Kanu to open his defence.
The IPOB leader had previously written to the court, expressing his intention to call witnesses and requesting the issuance of witness summons, while also asking for additional time to review his case file.
When the matter came up on Monday, Kanu told the court that after reviewing the case file, he concluded that there was no valid charge against him.
He argued that since the charges were baseless and his trial unlawful, there was no need for him to open any defence.
Justice James Omotosho directed Kanu to file a written address to support his position and serve the prosecution.
The judge also advised him to seek guidance from criminal law experts regarding the implications of his decision.
The case was then adjourned to November 4, 5, and 6 for the adoption of final written addresses—either based on Kanu’s claim that the evidence and charges have not established any case against him or for him to open his defence.
