'Consult Legal Experts On Your Decision's Consequences' - Judge Warns Kanu

 

Justice James Omotosho, a trial judge handling case against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has cautioned him against his no case submission in the ongoing terrorism charge against him.

The IPOB leader had earlier sacked his lawyers and opted to defend himself in the ongoing trial.

According to the judge, Kanu should in the name of God Almighty to consult properly before proceeding to defend himself.

Justice Omotosho while reacting to Kanu’s position, warned that he needed to consult legal experts on the consequences of his decision.

The judge explained that the matter Kanu is facing is not economics but a criminal prosecution.

“I am begging you in the name of God Almighty to consult properly,” the judge pleaded. “I am inclined to granting you the adjournment you seek.”

“I know you are educated, but you are not a lawyer. You need to consult experts in the field. Please make adequate consultation. This is not economics; this is criminal prosecution. Please, my brother, make adequate consultation. Criminal cases are not like other cases. I took the opportunity to explain to the defendant because he is not a lawyer,” the judge stressed.

“There is a need for you (Kanu) to consult people who are knowledgeable in criminal prosecution to advise you on how to proceed,” the judge said.

The court granted Kanu four days from Monday to file his written address and serve the prosecution to enable it to file its reply.

Justice Omotosho then adjourned the matter till November 4, 5, and 6 for either the adoption of written addresses or for Kanu to open his defence, should he decide to change his mind.