ABUJA – The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has again refused to open his defence to the terrorism charges brought against him by the Federal Government.
Appearing before the Federal High Court on Tuesday, Kanu, who is representing himself, argued that there is no valid charge against him. He contended that the Terrorism Prevention Act under which he is being tried has been repealed, making the case against him legally untenable.
“I have no case to answer. You cannot ask me to begin my defence when you have not stated the law under which I am being charged,” Kanu stated from the dock, urging the court to order his immediate release from DSS custody.
The prosecution counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, urged the court not to indulge the defendant further, accusing him of wasting judicial time.
Trial Justice James Omotosho dismissed the prosecution’s objections to Kanu’s filings but warned that the court would foreclose Kanu’s right to defend himself if he fails to do so at the next adjourned date. The case has been adjourned to Wednesday.
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Disclaimer: This court report is based on proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The claims and arguments made by Nnamdi Kanu are yet to be ruled upon by the court. This is a developing legal story.
