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Nnamdi Kanu Drops Plan To Call Witnesses, Says No Valid Charge Against Him In Terrorism Trial
The judge also advised him to consult criminal law experts to fully understand the legal implications of his decision.
Abuja, Nigeria- The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has withdrawn his earlier plan to call witnesses in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences.
At the resumed hearing before Justice James Omotosho, Kanu told the court that after reviewing his case file, he found no valid charge against him, insisting that his continued trial was unlawful.
The court had earlier, on October 24, adjourned the case to October 27 to allow Kanu to open his defence.
The IPOB leader had written to the court expressing his intention to summon witnesses and requested additional time to study his case documents.
However, during Friday’s proceedings, Kanu informed the court that he would not be proceeding with calling any witnesses.
He maintained that since there was no valid charge or credible evidence against him, there was no need to open a defence.
Justice Omotosho, in response, directed Kanu to file a written address outlining his position and serve the prosecution accordingly.
The judge also advised him to consult criminal law experts to fully understand the legal implications of his decision.
The court subsequently adjourned the matter to November 4, 5, and 6 for the adoption of final written addresses, depending on whether the court finds that the prosecution has established a case against the defendant or whether Kanu will proceed to enter his defence.
