The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has withdrawn his earlier plan to call witnesses in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences.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 Monday’s resumed hearing before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Kanu said he had reviewed his case file and found no valid charge against him, adding that it would therefore be unnecessary to open any defence.
The court had adjourned the matter from October 24 to October 27 for the IPOB leader to begin his defence after he had written to the court seeking permission to summon witnesses and more time to prepare.
However, during the proceedings, Kanu told the court that his decision followed his conviction that the charges lacked merit and that his trial was unlawful.
In response, Justice Omotosho directed him to file a written address on his position and serve the prosecution, advising him to consult criminal law experts on the implications of his decision.
The case was subsequently adjourned to November 4, 5, and 6 for the adoption of final written addresses based on Kanu’s stance that the prosecution had not established any case against him.
