Detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has withdrawn his plan to present witnesses in his ongoing terrorism trial.

At the resumed hearing on Monday, Kanu told the Federal High Court in Abuja that after reviewing his case file, he found no valid charges against him and therefore saw no need to proceed with any defence.

Earlier, the court had adjourned the matter to October 27 for Kanu to open his defence after he had applied to summon witnesses.

Presiding judge Justice James Omotosho directed Kanu to file a written address stating his position and to serve it on the prosecution. The judge also advised him to consult criminal law experts regarding the implications of his decision.

The court has now adjourned the case to November 4, 5, and 6 for the adoption of final written addresses, based on Kanu’s argument that the prosecution has failed to establish any case against him.