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The Digest:

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has declared he will only appear as a witness in the trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu if formally compelled by a court order. This statement comes after Kanu, now representing himself, listed Wike among 23 "vital and compellable" witnesses in his ongoing terrorism case. Nyesom Wike stated he will only testify if served a formal court summons.

Key Points:
  • He responded to being named among Nnamdi Kanu's 23 proposed witnesses.
  • The minister emphasized that "nobody has served me any process."
  • Kanu listed high-profile figures, including former military chiefs and governors.
  • Wike declined to comment on calls for a political solution to Kanu's detention.
  • The IPOB leader has been detained since his extradition from Kenya in 2021.
  • Kanu recently dismissed his legal team to represent himself in the trial.
This development adds another layer of political significance to a legally complex case that continues to draw national attention.

Sources: The Cable