The detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has withdrawn his earlier plan to call witnesses in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences.
Kanu, who is facing trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja, had earlier notified the court of his intention to open his defence and applied for witness summons.
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At the last sitting on October 24, the court adjourned till October 27 for him to begin his defence. However, his legal team has now opted for a no-case submission, insisting the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against him.
When the case was called on Monday, Kanu said he has gone through the case-file and 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 since he was subjected to unlawful trial , there would no be need for him to conduct any defence.
Justice James Omotosho asked him to file a written address to that effect and serve the prosecution.
Justice Omotosho advised him to consult experts in criminal law on the consequences of the option he has chosen.
The judge adjourned till adjourned till 4th ,5th & 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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