The leader of the proscribed separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has shelved his earlier plan to call witnesses in his defence in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences.
The court had adjourned the case until October 27 for Kanu to open his defence on October 24. The IPOB leader had written the court, indicating his intention to call witnesses and applied for a witness summons. He also begged the court for time to study his case file.
At the resumed hearing, Kanu said he has gone through the case file and has realised that there is no valid charge against him.
He argued that since he is convinced that there is no valid charge against him and that he was subjected to an unlawful trial, there would be no need for him to open any defence.
Justice James Omotosho asked him to file a written response to that effect and serve it on the prosecution.
The judge advised him to consult experts in criminal law on the consequences of the option he has chosen.
The judge, thereafter, adjourned till the 4th,5th & 6th November for the adoption of the final written addresses based on the defendant’s position that the evidence led so far and the charge has not established any case against him, or for the defendant to enter his defence.
Credit: channelstv.com
