NNAMDI KANU DECLARES ‘NO CASE TO ANSWER,’ REFUSES TO MOUNT DEFENCE IN TERRORISM TRIAL
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–Biafran agitator Mazi Nnamdi Kanu told the Federal High Court on Monday that he will not open a defence in the ongoing terrorism case brought by the Federal Government. After his legal team—headed by Kanu Agabi (SAN)—was sacked, Kanu declared he would represent himself and had earlier indicated he would call witnesses and sought witness summons.
When the case resumed on 27 October, Kanu informed Justice James Omotosho that a review of the case file showed no valid charge against him, making a defence unnecessary. The judge ordered Kanu to file a written address to that effect and serve the prosecution, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN). Omotosho also advised Kanu to consult criminal‑law experts about the implications of his chosen stance.
The court adjourned to 4th, 5th & 6th of November for the adoption of the final written addresses on the strength of 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.
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–Biafran agitator Mazi Nnamdi Kanu told the Federal High Court on Monday that he will not open a defence in the ongoing terrorism case brought by the Federal Government. After his legal team—headed by Kanu Agabi (SAN)—was sacked, Kanu declared he would represent himself and had earlier indicated he would call witnesses and sought witness summons.
When the case resumed on 27 October, Kanu informed Justice James Omotosho that a review of the case file showed no valid charge against him, making a defence unnecessary. The judge ordered Kanu to file a written address to that effect and serve the prosecution, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN) . Omotosho also advised Kanu to consult criminal‑law experts about the implications of his chosen stance.
The court adjourned to 4th, 5th & 6th of November for the adoption of the final written addresses on the strength of 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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