The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has affirmed that he will testify in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), if officially subpoenaed by the court.
During his monthly media chat on Friday, Wike addressed questions about being named by Kanu as one of 23 witnesses he intends to call in his defence.
Other individuals listed 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 request to be included as a witness and has not received any formal notification from the court.
He emphasized that he would only appear if legally summoned, dismissing the notion of reacting to media reports about his inclusion.
“If you see Nnamdi Kanu, you ask him why he listed me. I didn’t approach him to be a witness,” he said.
The minister further stated: “You don’t become a witness by reading a newspaper. Nobody has served me any process; nobody has subpoenaed me. So, because I saw my name listed, I won’t start running helter-skelter. If I am served or subpoenaed, I must obey the court and appear to give evidence.”
Kanu, who faces terrorism-related charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja, informed the court earlier this week of his readiness to open his defence and call witnesses, including prominent political and military figures.
Wike reiterated that he remains committed to respecting the rule of law and will comply with any legal directive if required.
