The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has abandoned his plan to call witnesses in his ongoing terrorism trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Kanu, who is facing a seven-count charge bordering on terrorism filed by the Federal Government, told the court on Monday that he had decided to enter a no-case submission after reviewing the case file.
The development comes days after the IPOB leader sought an adjournment, explaining that his former legal team, led by a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), had yet to release his case file.
In an earlier application, Kanu had expressed readiness to open his defence and had requested the court to issue witness summons.
However, at Monday’s proceedings, he informed the trial judge, Justice James Omotosho, that he was convinced there was no valid charge against him.
Justice Omotosho advised Kanu to consult criminal law experts to fully grasp the legal implications of his decision before proceeding.
The court subsequently adjourned the case to November 4, 5, and 6 for the adoption of final written addresses, either on Kanu’s no-case submission or for the continuation of his defence if he chooses otherwise.
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