The legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has expressed confidence in his eventual acquittal, declaring that he has committed no offense known to law.
Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, made the assertion on Tuesday while addressing journalists after the resumed trial session at the Federal High Court, Abuja.
During the proceedings, the Federal Government opened its case against Kanu, who faces charges bordering on terrorism before Justice James Omotosho.
The prosecution presented its first witness, whose identity was concealed for security reasons. The witness testified from behind a screen and was identified only by initials, following the court’s approval of the prosecution’s application for witness protection.
“The trial has officially commenced. Today, the prosecution presented its first witness behind a screen. The only person permitted to see the witness was Mr. Kanu himself,” Ejimakor said.
He noted that the court adjourned the matter till May 2 for cross-examination of the witness. “We will test the credibility of the testimony given today. His answers cannot be taken as the truth until cross-examination is concluded,” Ejimakor emphasized.
The counsel also remarked that the Federal Government appeared newly committed to pursuing the case. “For the past 10 years, the government showed no interest in prosecuting this matter. But in the last seven months, they’ve been eager to push it forward,” he said.
Despite the renewed push by the prosecution, Ejimakor maintained optimism about the outcome. “We are very hopeful that, in the end, our victory is assured. This trial will prove that Nnamdi Kanu has not committed any offense recognized by law.”
The trial continues on May 2.
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