The Indigenous People of Biafra has refuted reports suggesting that its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has forfeited his right to defence in the ongoing trial before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
IPOB, in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, described the reports as false, misleading and aimed at misrepresenting the proceedings. It said Kanu has not abandoned his defence but has continued to insist on a fair and lawful trial.
“Let the truth be clear: Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has not forfeited anything. What is happening in court has raised serious legal questions that must be addressed within the limits of the law,” the statement read.