Nnamdi Kanu drops plans to call witnesses in his ongoing terrorism trial in Abuja.
He argues the charges are invalid while the court schedules final written addresses soon.
Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has changed his earlier plan to call witnesses in the terrorism case brought against him by the Federal Government.
Kanu was expected to open his defence on Monday, following the court’s adjournment on October 24. He had earlier informed the court of his intention to call witnesses and sought time to review his case-file.
However, when the matter resumed, he told the court he had carefully studied the documents and found no reason to proceed with a defence. According to him, the charges before the court are not valid and the entire process amounts to an unlawful trial.
Justice James Omotosho responded by advising him to put his position in writing and serve it on the prosecution. The judge also encouraged him to seek proper legal guidance on the implications of refusing to enter a defence.
The court then fixed November 4, 5 and 6 for the adoption of final written addresses. At the next sittings, the judge will consider arguments on whether the prosecution has established a case that requires Kanu to defend himself or if the charges should be struck out in line with his stance that nothing incriminating has been proven.
Kanu remains in custody while the court continues to hear the matter.
