By Omoniyi David
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has given detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu one last chance to open his defence in the ongoing terrorism trial filed by the Federal Government.
Justice James Omotosho issued the warning on Wednesday, saying Kanu would be deemed to have closed his case if he failed to utilise the opportunity. The judge adjourned the matter to November 7.
Prosecuting counsel Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), had urged the court to foreclose Kanu’s defence, noting that he had already used five of six allotted days without presenting his case.
Kanu, representing himself, maintained that there was “no valid charge” against him and therefore declined to open any defence.
Justice Omotosho also cautioned Kanu’s former lawyers, now acting as his consultants, against making public or online comments about the case.
