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The Digest:

Nnamdi Kanu has taken over his own defense after his lead counsel, Kanu Agabi, and all Senior Advocates on his team withdrew from the case. According to Channels TV, the IPOB leader personally argued that the court lacks jurisdiction to try him, declining an offer for a state-assigned lawyer and confirming he will represent himself "for now."

Key Points:
  • Lead Counsel Kanu Agabi and all Senior Advocates have withdrawn from Nnamdi Kanu's case.
  • Kanu confirmed the development and chose to represent himself.
  • He declined the judge's offer to assign a lawyer to him.
  • The IPOB leader argued orally that the court lacks jurisdiction to try him.
  • The case is before Justice James Omotosho at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
  • Kanu had previously listed high-profile witnesses, including Nyesom Wike and Tukur Buratai.
  • He stated that self-representation is his current position, but "might change later."
This move marks a critical turn towards a personal confrontation with the judicial process, placing the defendant alone at the center of a legal and political storm that has captivated the nation.


Sources: Channels TV