The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has refused to open his defence in the terrorism case filed against him by the Federal Government, insisting that the charges lack any legal basis.
At the resumed hearing on Monday, Kanu, who recently dismissed his legal team and opted to represent himself, told the court that after carefully reviewing his case file, he found no valid charge against him.
“Join me in praising God. I have gone through my case file, and there is no charge against me,” he told the court.
He further argued that the prosecution had failed to cite any existing Nigerian law supporting the allegations brought against him.
“There is no extant law in this country upon which the prosecution can predicate the charges against me. If there’s any, let my Lord read it out to me,” Kanu said firmly.
The court session reportedly turned tense as the IPOB leader maintained that his continued trial was politically motivated and not grounded in law.
Observers say Kanu’s decision to represent himself could reshape the direction of the case, which has lingered for years amid calls for his release from both local and international groups.
Meanwhile, legal analysts predict that the Federal Government may seek to restructure or amend the charges, as the case draws renewed public and political attention.
