The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), **Mazi Nnamdi Kanu**, has made a dramatic U-turn in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism, declaring that there is no valid case against him before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
At the resumed hearing on Monday, Kanu informed the court that he had carefully reviewed the case file and concluded that the charges brought by the Federal Government were baseless and defective.
Recall that the court had on **October 24** adjourned proceedings to **October 27** to enable Kanu open his defence. The IPOB leader had earlier written to the court expressing his intention to call witnesses and had applied for witness summons in preparation for his defence.
However, when the matter was called on Monday, Kanu told the court that he had changed his mind after thoroughly examining the documents before him.
According to him, *“I have gone through the case file and realised that there is no valid charge against me. Since I am convinced that I am being subjected to an unlawful trial, there is no need for me to conduct any defence.”*
In response, the presiding judge, **Justice James Omotosho**, directed Kanu to file a **written address** formally stating his position and to serve the same on the prosecution.
Justice Omotosho also advised the IPOB leader to seek the guidance of experts in criminal law to understand the possible legal implications of the option he had chosen.
The judge thereafter adjourned the matter to **November 4th, 5th, and 6th**, for the adoption of final written addresses, either on the basis of Kanu’s claim that the evidence so far led has not established any case against him, or for him to proceed with his defence.
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