Nnamdi Kanu Says He Cannot Be Convicted Without Written Law Ahead Of November 20 Judgment

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that he cannot be convicted without a written law, expressing his anger during his trial at the Abuja Federal High Court on Friday.

A visibly agitated Kanu insisted that no one has the authority to convict him as he faces terrorism-related charges before Justice James Omotosho. He argued that the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, under which he is being prosecuted, has been repealed, rendering the charges against him invalid.

Kanu’s outburst came after he refused to open his defense, even though the prosecution had concluded its case. In response to his refusal, Justice Omotosho scheduled November 20 for the delivery of judgment in a trial that has dragged on for 10 years.

In open court, Kanu declared: “You can’t convict me without a written law. Are you insane? It’s not possible. Nobody can. I’m Nnamdi Kanu—who is going to try it?”