BREAKING: Alleged Terrorism – “No Case Against Me,” Kanu Tells Court as Judge Advises Him to Consult Criminal Law Experts
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that there is no valid charge against him in the ongoing terrorism case filed by the Federal Government.
At the resumed hearing, Kanu said he had carefully reviewed the case file and discovered that the prosecution had failed to establish any case warranting his defence.
Kanu is currently standing trial on seven counts of terrorism-related offences brought against him by the Federal Government.
During the last sitting on Friday, the IPOB leader requested an adjournment, informing the trial judge, Justice James Omotosho, that his former legal team—led by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN)—had yet to release his case file to him.
Despite earlier indicating readiness to open his defence and even seeking witness summons, Kanu told the court on Monday that his review of the case documents convinced him there was “no valid charge” before the court.
He maintained that since the prosecution had not proven any case against him, it would be unnecessary to proceed with his defence.
In response, Justice Omotosho directed Kanu to file a written address formally stating his position and to serve the prosecution accordingly.
The judge further advised the IPOB leader to consult experts in criminal law to better understand the legal implications of his stance.
The matter was adjourned to November 4, 5, and 6 for the adoption of final written addresses, depending on whether Kanu maintains his position that no case has been made out against him or decides to proceed with his defence.
