Agabi told the court that Kanu had decided to take over his defence, prompting all the senior advocates on the team to step down from the case.

Confirming this, Kanu said he would represent himself for now but might hire new lawyers later. When the judge offered to assign him a lawyer, he declined.

During the hearing, Kanu maintained that the court had no power to try him. He is facing a seven-count charge filed by the Federal Government.

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Kanu has also named several public figures, including former and current ministers, governors, and military chiefs, as witnesses for his defence.

Source: Punch