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Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial has been adjourned to October 27 after he failed to open his defense for the second consecutive day, citing a lack of access to his case file following the dismissal of his legal team. Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is facing terrorism-related charges stemming from his campaign for the secession of southeastern Nigeria, which he denies.
The court granted Kanu’s request for an adjournment and permitted him to receive visitors, including his legal aides, on Saturday and Sunday to facilitate his defense preparation. Justice James Omotosho warned that the six days allocated for Kanu’s defense would not be extended.
Kanu informed the court that his former lawyers had not handed over his case file, and he required time to review the documents and consult with his witnesses from the United Kingdom, United States, Kenya, and Ethiopia. The prosecution, led by Adegboyega Awomolo, did not oppose the adjournment but urged the court to enforce the standing order directing Kanu to defend himself within six days.
The trial’s progress has been hindered by Kanu’s repeated requests for adjournments, raising concerns about the case’s protracted nature. With the case adjourned to October 27, Kanu is expected to open his defense and present his witnesses
