The Digest:
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has again refused to open his defence in his terrorism trial, insisting to the Federal High Court in Abuja that he has no valid charge to answer.
Key Points:
- Kanu, representing himself, argued that the terrorism charge is based on a repealed law.
- He cited Section 36(12) of the 1999 Constitution, stating no law backs the charge.
- The prosecution accused him of wasting judicial time and asked the court to proceed to judgment.
- Trial Justice James Omotosho dismissed the prosecution's objection to Kanu's filings.
- The court granted Kanu a final chance to consult a lawyer and defend himself.
- Justice Omotosho threatened to foreclose Kanu's right to defend himself if he fails to do so by Wednesday.
- The case was adjourned until November 5 for the defendant to open his defence.
Sources: Vanguard
