Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said he will appear in court to testify in the trial of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, but only if formally summoned.
Wike spoke during his monthly media briefing on Friday, October 24, after being named by Kanu as one of 23 witnesses in his defence.
The IPOB leader had filed a motion at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, stating his intention to open his defence that same day.
Other prominent figures listed include former Minister of Defence Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd) and former Chief of Army Staff Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd).
Clarifying his position, Wike said he had not asked to be listed and had not received any court documents.
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“If you see Nnamdi Kanu, you ask him why he listed me. I did not go to him to say I want to be a witness; you are the one saying that,” Wike said.
He added, “You don’t become a witness by reading a newspaper. Nobody has served me process; nobody has subpoenaed me.
“So, because I saw Wike has been listed, therefore, I begin to run helter-skelter. No, you do not do that. If I am served, if I am subpoenaed to come and give evidence, I must obey the court and appear.”
Wike emphasised that he will comply fully with the court’s directive if officially called upon to provide testimony, underlining his respect for due legal process.