Veteran politician Nyesom Wike says he is willing to testify in the ongoing trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, but only if formally subpoenaed by the court. Wike’s statement came in response to Kanu naming him among prospective witnesses in his defence list.
In a media interview, Wike emphasized that witnessing in court is not an optional act based on press headlines, but a legally binding duty when summoned. “Nobody becomes a witness by reading the newspaper; the court must legitimately call me,” he remarked. His position underscores both the gravity of the case and his reluctance to participate absent due judicial process.
Kanu had listed Wike, among others, as a potential compellable witness in his defence strategy. However, as has been the case with other parts of the trial, legal objections and procedural battles may shape who ultimately appears. Analysts say Wike’s conditional stance highlights tension between political figures and legal obligations in high-stakes trials.
