Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has given the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, until November 5 to open his defence in the terrorism case filed against him by the Federal Government or risk forfeiting his right to do so.
The judge advised Kanu to consult legal practitioners experienced in criminal law to assist with his defence or formally appoint a lawyer to represent him.
Justice Omotosho’s directive followed Kanu’s repeated refusal to enter a defence, insisting that there was no valid charge before the court.
Appearing in court on Tuesday to represent himself, Kanu maintained that he would not return to detention unless the charges against him were properly presented. He described his continued detention by the Department of State Services (DSS) as “illegal and unlawful,” arguing that he had violated no known law.
Kanu further accused the court of disobeying the Supreme Court’s ruling, which he claimed condemned his extraordinary rendition from Kenya, and demanded his immediate release.
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