The detained chief of the Indigenous Folks of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has withdrawn his earlier plan to open his defence within the ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences.
On the final sitting on October 24, the court docket had adjourned the case until October 27 for Kanu to open his defence. The IPOB chief had earlier knowledgeable the court docket of his intention to summon witnesses to testify on his behalf.
Nonetheless, when the case resumed on Monday, Kanu informed the court docket that after reviewing the case file, he was satisfied that there was no legitimate cost in opposition to him.
He argued that since he was subjected to what he described as an “illegal trial” and no credible cost exists, there was no must proceed with any defence.
Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the matter, directed Kanu to file a written tackle to that impact and serve the prosecution.
The choose additionally suggested him to seek the advice of authorized specialists on the implications of his determination to forgo calling witnesses.
Subsequently, the case was adjourned to November 4, 5, and 6 for the adoption of ultimate written addresses, primarily based on Kanu’s place that the proof and costs introduced thus far have failed to ascertain any case in opposition to him.
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