Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Henry Owen
Abuja, Nigeria — The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has informed the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja of his intention to call 23 witnesses in his defence, seeking a 90-day period to conclude his case.
The development came just hours after human rights activist Omoyele Sowore led protests across parts of Abuja, demanding Kanu’s immediate release from detention.
Appearing before Justice James Omotosho, Kanu outlined his defence strategy, dividing his witnesses into two categories. He described the first group as “ordinary but material witnesses,” while the second category, he said, comprises “vital and compellable” witnesses who will be summoned under Section 232 of the Evidence Act, 2011.
In a move that suggests a possible shake-up in his legal team, Kanu personally signed the notice submitted to the court, raising speculation that he may have parted ways with his previous counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Kanu Agabi, who had been leading his defence.
Kanu explained that the large number of witnesses and the complexity of the case warranted his request for an extended timeframe, asking the court to allow him 90 days to conclude his presentation.
The court has yet to determine whether it will grant the requested period or make adjustments to the defence timetable as proceedings continue.
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