Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he is ready to begin his defence.
Kanu, who faces terrorism-related charges, disclosed this in a motion he personally filed on Tuesday, October 21.
His declaration came shortly after African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, led a protest in Abuja calling for his release.
The IPOB leader had earlier questioned the court’s authority to continue hearing his case but said he was now prepared to defend himself following the court’s order issued on October 16.
In his latest filing, Kanu stated his intention to call 23 witnesses to testify on his behalf.
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The witnesses are categorised into “ordinary but material” and “vital and compellable” individuals, the latter to be summoned in line with Section 232 of the Evidence Act, 2011.
Kanu also revealed plans to personally testify, promising to present a sworn account of events surrounding the allegations against him while offering political context to his previous statements and actions.
Among those listed as “compellable witnesses” are retired General Theophilus Danjuma, former Army Chief Tukur Buratai, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Works Minister Dave Umahi, and former Abia Governor Okezie Ikpeazu.
The motion, signed by Kanu himself, also hinted that he might have parted ways with his legal team led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kanu Agabi.
He further requested 90 days to conclude his defence, assuring the court that he would not waste time and that “justice must be seen to have been done.”