On October 24, 2025, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), told a court in Abuja that he has 23 witnesses from countries including the UK, US, Ethiopia, and Kenya ready to testify in his defense against terrorism-related charges.
Kanu, who recently parted ways with his legal team led by Senior Advocate Kanu Agabi, announced he would represent himself. He requested more time to prepare, citing inability to access his case file after the Department of State Services (DSS) denied delivery attempts the previous day.
Kanu also asked the court to order the DSS to allow daily visits, instead of the current two-hour slots on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and to permit foreign witnesses access to the facility.
Prosecuting counsel Adegboyega Awomolo noted Kanu had time to prepare since his no-case submission failed, urging the court to uphold a six-day defense timeline. Judge James Omotosho granted the adjournment, allowing weekend access to Kanu’s legal team, but warned him to use the opportunity wisely, as other cases have been delayed.
Kanu plans to summon “vital and compellable” witnesses, including former Defense Minister Theophilus Danjuma, former Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai, Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and others, under Section 232 of the Evidence Act, 2011.
