Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has named Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation, as one of the witnesses in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism.<\/p>\n
In a motion signed by Kanu and filed before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, he expressed readiness to begin his defence as directed by the court.<\/p>\n
The motion, marked FHC\/ABJ\/CR\/383\/2015 and dated October 20, was filed on October 21. It is titled: \u201cNotice of Number and Names of Witnesses to be Called by the Defendant and Request for Witness Summons\/Subpoena and the Variation of the Time Within Which to Defend the Counts\/Charges against the Defendant.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Kanu cited a court order from October 16, 2015, which instructed him to open his defence on October 24, 2025.<\/p>\n
He informed the court of his intention to call 23 witnesses, divided into two groups: \u201cmaterial\u201d witnesses and \u201ccompellable\u201d witnesses.<\/p>\n
He requested the court to issue summonses to the latter under Section 232 of the Evidence Act, 2011.<\/p>\n
He also asked for 90 days to conclude his defence, considering the number of witnesses.<\/p>\n
Kanu stated that he would testify in his own defence, providing a sworn account to deny the allegations and explain the political context of his actions and statements.<\/p>\n
Among those listed as compellable witnesses are: Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, former Minister of Defence, Theophilus Danjuma; former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai; Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma.<\/p>\n
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Others include: Dave Umahi, Minister of Works, former Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, and former Director-General of the State Security Service, Yusuf Bichi.<\/p>\n
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He also noted that some witnesses would remain unnamed for now.<\/p>\n
Kanu said he would provide sworn statements from all voluntary witnesses and notify the prosecution in due time.<\/p>\n
He assured the court that proceedings would not be unnecessarily delayed and emphasised the importance of ensuring justice is both done and seen to be done.<\/p>\n
This application follows a preliminary objection filed by Kanu challenging the court\u2019s jurisdiction to continue with the trial. The objection was submitted the same day a medical panel appointed by the court declared him fit to stand trial.<\/p>\n
In a related development, a magistrate court in Abuja ordered the remand of Kanu\u2019s special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, and 12 others arrested during a protest led by activist Omoyele Sowore on Monday, opposing Kanu\u2019s continued detention and trial.<\/p>\n
Police charged the group with criminal conspiracy, disobedience to lawful order, inciting disturbance, and public nuisance, contrary to Sections 152, 114, and 113 of the Penal Code.<\/p>\n
The defendants, named in two separate First Information Reports (FIRs), include: Ejimakor, Kanu\u2019s brother Emmanuel Kanu, Joshua Emmanuel, Wilson Anyalewechi, Okere Nnamdi, Clinton Chimeneze, Gabriel Joshua, Isiaka Husseini, Onyekachi Ferdinand, Amadi Prince, Edison Ojisom, Godwill Obioma, and Chima Onuchukwu.<\/p>\n
The court ordered their remand at Kuje Correctional Centre pending arraignment on October 24.<\/p>\n
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