Abuja — Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu has filed a criminal complaint in court accusing two prosecution witnesses of giving false testimony under oath, sources close to his legal team say. The complaint, addressed to the Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja, alleges the witnesses knowingly made materially false statements during trial-within-trial proceedings.
Kanu identifies the witnesses only as Mr. TAA (PW1) and Mr. BBB (PW2), claiming they “willfully gave false evidence on oath.” He cites specific contradictions in their testimony, arguing that this amounted to perjury, in violation of sections of the Penal Code. According to his complaint, Mr TAA denied knowing a certain Brown Ekwoaba — a former DSS investigator — even though other affidavits suggest he had met him multiple times. Another affidavit from Kanu’s side is said to contradict Mr BBB’s claim that he had not previously met the IPOB leader, arguing he was in fact involved in a 2021 DSS interview.
The IPOB leader further challenges the use of masked screening during the court proceedings, saying the witnesses testified while concealed behind screens or masks, presumably to hide their identities. He claims this was done to obscure the “true chain of custody” of his 2015 and 2021 statements.
This development adds another layer of controversy to Kanu’s long-running trial. His defence team has previously raised concerns about fair hearing, alleging procedural irregularities and violations of his constitutional rights.
Kanu is asking the court to investigate the witnesses and hold them accountable if the perjury claims are proven. The complaint comes as one of the final legal maneuvers ahead of a key judgment expected in his case.