US EditionNigeria: Kanu Fails to Open Defence, Says No Case Against Him
- On October 27, the courtroom resumed with Nnamdi Kanu scheduled to open his defence, but he shelved plans to call witnesses after seeking time to study his case-file.
- When the case was called on Monday, Nnamdi Kanu, defendant, said he had reviewed the case-file, found no valid charge, and argued the trial was unlawful.
- Justice James Omotosho ordered Kanu to file a written address, serve the prosecution, and consult criminal-law experts on his chosen option after his application for witness summons.
- The court adjourned to October 27 for the adoption of final written addresses or for the defendant to enter his defence, reflecting Kanu's claim that evidence so far and the charge are unsubstantiated.
- As the detained leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu's refusal to defend on Monday raises stakes, as he claims the alleged terrorism charges stem from an unlawful trial.
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The Straits Times
WTVBSeparatist leader refuses to defend himself in Nigerian terrorism trial
ABUJA - Separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on Monday refused to defend himself against terrorism charges, telling a Nigerian court there was no valid case against him and demanding immediate release. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Nnamdi Kanu: A Battle Against Terrorism Charges in Nigeria
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, refused to defend himself against terrorism charges in a Nigerian court. He claims no valid case exists against him and demands his release. The trial has attracted international attention, sparking protests in southeastern Nigeria, where IPOB is popular.
Nigeria: Kanu Fails to Open Defence, Says No Case Against Him
Detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has shelved his earlier plan to call witnesses in his defence in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences.
Daily Post Nigeria
justnewsline.comFinally, Kanu declines to enter defence, insists no case against him
The detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has shelved his earlier plan to call witnesses in his defence in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences. The court had on October 24 adjourned till October 27 for Kanu to open his defence. The IPOB leader had written the court, indicating his intention to call witnesses and applied for witness summons. He also begge…
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