The detained self acclaimed leader of the proscribed group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has abandoned his earlier plan to call witnesses in his defence in the ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences.

The Court had on Friday, October24, 2025, adjourned till Monday, October 27, 2025, for Kanu to open his defence. Kanu had written the court, indicating his intention to call witnesses and applied for witness summons.

When the case was called on Monday, October 27, 2025, Kanu said he has gone through the case-file and realised that there is no valid charge against him.

He argued that since he is convinced that there is no valid charge against him and since he was subjected to unlawful trial, there would no be need for him to conduct any defence.

Justice James Omotosho asked him to file a written address to that effect and serve the prosecution. The judge adjourned till adjourned till 4th ,5th & 6th November for the adoption of the final written addresses based on the defendant’s position.