Wike Says He Will Only Testify In Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial If Officially Subpoenaed

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he will only appear as a witness in the trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu if he is officially subpoenaed by the court.

Speaking during his monthly media briefing on Friday, Wike addressed reports that Kanu had listed him among 23 planned witnesses, which also include former Minister of Defence Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd) and former Chief of Army Staff Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd).

Wike clarified that he did not volunteer to be a witness and has not received any legal documents or formal court summons. He emphasised that one cannot assume the role of a witness simply based on media reports.

“If you see Nnamdi Kanu, ask him why he listed me. I did not go to him to say I want to be a witness. You don’t become a witness by reading a newspaper. Nobody has served me process; nobody has subpoenaed me.

“So, if I am served and subpoenaed to give evidence, I will obey the court and appear,” Wike said, stressing the importance of following proper legal procedure.