IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has abandoned his plan to enter defence in his ongoing trial, citing legal and procedural concerns.
The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has abandoned his earlier plan to open his defence in the terrorism charges preferred against him by the Federal Government.
Justice James Omotosho, handling the trial, had adjourned the case until October 27 for the IPOB leader to open his defence on October 24.
Kanu had informed the court of his intention to call witnesses and requested witness summons.
When the case was called on Monday, Kanu stated that he had reviewed the case file and realized that there were no valid charges against him.
He argued that, since he is convinced there are no valid charges and he has been subjected to an unlawful trial, there would be no need for him to mount a defense.
Justice Omotosho asked him to file a written address to that effect and serve the prosecution.
The judge also advised him to consult experts in criminal law on the consequences of the option he has chosen and adjourned till adjourned till 4th,5 th & 6th November for the adoption of the final written addresses based on the defendant’s position that evidence led so far and the charge have not established any case against him or for the defendant to enter his defence.
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