Nnamdi Kanu seeks more time to prepare for trial after sacking his legal team.
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has requested additional time to prepare his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial.
Kanu, who is facing charges of inciting violence and calling for the secession of the South-East, disengaged his legal team led by Kanu Agabi (SAN) on Thursday and told the court he would represent himself. Justice James Omotosho fixed October 24 for the opening of the case.
At Friday’s sitting, Kanu said he could not proceed because he had not received his case file, adding that those who attempted to deliver it were denied access by the Department of State Services (DSS). He asked the court to order daily visits and permit foreign witnesses’ access to him.
The judge granted an adjournment and directed the DSS to allow Kanu access to his legal team over the weekend.