The Federal Government has charged Kanu with seven counts of terrorism.

After telling the trial judge, Justice James Omotosho, that his former legal team, which was headed by Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, had not yet given him access to his case file, Kanu had asked the court for an extension on Friday.

In the meantime, Kanu had previously stated in a written application to the court that he was prepared to begin his defense, stating that he intended to call witnesses and asking for the issuing of a witness summons.

However, Kanu informed the court during Monday’s resumed hearing that he had determined there was no legitimate charge against him after looking over the case file.
He contended that he did not need to continue with his defense because he thought the charges were illegal and the prosecution had not proven any case.

Justice James Omotosho, the trial judge, responded by ordering Kanu to serve the prosecution with a formal written statement of his stance.

In order to comprehend the potential legal ramifications of his choice, Justice Omotosho further counseled the IPOB commander to speak with criminal law specialists.

The judge then postponed the case to November 4, 5, and 6 for the adoption of final written addresses, either in accordance with Kanu’s contention that no case had been proven against him or in order to allow him to continue with his defense if he so chooses.