The legal team representing Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has expressed readiness to prove his innocence as his trial resumes before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Speaking to journalists after Tuesday’s proceedings, Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s Special Counsel, stated that the Nigerian government has finally succeeded in starting the trial it had been pushing for in recent months.
Kanu is facing charges related to terrorism, with the case being presided over by Justice James Omotosho. At the resumed hearing, the first prosecution witness testified from behind a screen, with only Kanu permitted to see him. The witness was identified only by initials.
“Today’s hearing has been concluded. The prosecution presented its first witness who was not identified by name but by initials only and he testified from behind a screen,” Ejimakor said.
The defense is scheduled to cross-examine the witness on May 2, the next adjourned date. Ejimakor emphasized that the witness’s testimony would not be accepted as factual until cross-examination is complete.
“We are very hopeful that in the end, our victory is assured and we shall be able to show through this trial that Kanu didn’t commit any offense known to law,” he added.
Kanu has consistently denied all allegations brought against him, and his legal team maintains that the charges have no legal foundation.
