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On October 24, 2025—the same day the trial was slated to commence his defense—Nyesom Wike reacted publicly to his inclusion on Kanu's witness list during an event or media interaction (as reported by multiple outlets). Wike expressed surprise and dismissal, questioning Kanu's decision to list him without any formal process.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsMPehP7WEE?si=K5LisWZnHtqHEbjm

I Will Only Appear As Nnamdi Kanu’s Witness If Summoned By Court – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that he will not appear as a witness in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), simply because his name was listed in the newspapers.

However, Wike emphasized that if the court formally summons him to testify or provide evidence, he will comply without hesitation.

The Minister made the remarks during a media parley in Abuja on Friday, stating that nobody has served him any process to appear as Kanu’s witness in court.

“You don’t become a witness by reading the newspaper. Nobody has served me any process; nobody has subpoenaed me,” Wike said.

“So, because I saw Wike listed, I will not begin to run helter-skelter. No, you don’t do that. If I am served, if I am subpoenaed to come and give a witness or give evidence, I must obey the court; I must appear.”

When asked if he knew why Nnamdi Kanu listed him as one of his witnesses, Wike responded that he did not, adding that only the IPOB leader could explain the reason.

“If you see Nnamdi Kanu, you ask him, ‘Why did you list me? I did not go and say I want to be a witness.’ So, if you see him, ask him, ‘Why did you list Wike as one of your witnesses?’

Wike refrained from commenting on whether Nnamdi Kanu’s ongoing detention calls for a political solution.

Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges in the Abuja Federal High Court, listed Wike among other top names as “compellable witnesses” in his ongoing trial.

Others listed as witnesses by the IPOB leader are a former Minister of Defence, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), a former Chief of Army Staff, Gen Tukur Buratai (rtd), as well as Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Hope Uzodinma, Governors of Lagos and Imo States respectively.

He further listed the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, and the immediate past governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu.

The IPOB leader has been held in the custody of the DSS since his extradition from Kenya in June 2021.

https://www.channelstv.com/2025/10/24/i-will-only-appear-as-nnamdi-kanus-witness-if-summoned-by-court-wike/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U67pEudIN-I?si=F9x8u6eD3OUOFKfW

Seems like Mr K, is depressed

Good bless Mazi Nnamdi Kanu

Kanu forgot that he placed a bounty on Wike. He now wants a "dead" man to witness for him? Walahi IPOB and sympathizers no get shame!
Keep hiding under a finger.

Buccalcavity2:
Kanu forgot that he placed a bounty on Wike. He now wants a "dead" man to witness for him? Walahi IPOB and sympathizers no get shame!
Keep hiding under a finger.

No shame no sense. Kanu just finished himself with this his move.

Shawarmagirl:
Mr ogogoro, when you were spewing careless and words coming out of your mouth, you never remember abi? NK will play the tape of all the witnesses he called out when they said one thing or the order about him, Ipob, and ESN to justify his defence. NK will cross examine them with their own words before the court.

So a sitting governor should fold his hands while miscreants from the east wreck havoc in his state, una never talk wetin Rivers State do una,If that nonsense repeats itself again, Your behinds will be whoped, Bunkum

Shawarmagirl:
Mr ogogoro, when you were spewing careless and words coming out of your mouth, you never remember abi? NK will play the tape of all the witnesses he called out when they said one thing or the order about him, Ipob, and ESN to justify his defence. NK will cross examine them with their own words before the court.

Ok, then the court will say Nnamdi Kanu go free u are acquitted off the terrorism charges against u?

How did you come to the conclusion that they are from the east?

Hisroyalbadmeat:
So a sitting governor should fold his hands while miscreants from the east wreck havoc in his state, una never talk wetin Rivers State do una,If that nonsense repeats itself again, Your behinds will be whoped, Bunkum

He is actually correct, he needs to be invited formally as a witness in such a case

This is drama playing out but what game is Kanu trying to play here ? Representing yourself in a case that could send you to hangman !

Nyesom Wike the Ikwerre drunk must appear in court whether he likes it or not.

Shawarmagirl:
Mr ogogoro, when you were spewing careless and words coming out of your mouth, you never remember abi? NK will play the tape of all the witnesses he called out when they said one thing or the order about him, Ipob, and ESN to justify his defence. NK will cross examine them with their own words before the court.

What nonsense is this one talking?

RenoOkriTheGoat:
Nyesom Wike the Ikwerre drunk must appear in court whether he likes it or not.

Make you go drag am go court make we see

Good2go1:
How did you come to the conclusion that they are from the east?

Which state are majority of IPOB members from if not the southeast?

Good2go1:
How did you come to the conclusion that they are from the east?

With his type of reasoning he can only come from one place! Dude thinks the indigenes of Obigbo don’t have a mind of their own! Of course he conveniently forgets the Fulani herdsmen incursions into Obigbo that preceded and precipitated the unrest!

So says an IPOB sympathizer. This is just the beginning of the gnashing of your teeth. You can get prepared to accompany him to prison when he is finally sentenced.

Shawarmagirl:
Mr ogogoro, when you were spewing careless and words coming out of your mouth, you never remember abi? NK will play the tape of all the witnesses he called out when they said one thing or the order about him, Ipob, and ESN to justify his defence. NK will cross examine them with their own words before the court.

MarkNsukkaBread:
Which state are majority of IPOB members from if not the southeast?

Which study or membership register told you that one!?

I think Kanu is got something up his sleeves. Lol.

For some of yhu that think this guy doesn't know what he is doing eh, I laugh at y'all.

Yhu really must be joking to think this guy will just decide to mention these men as witnesses in court for no reason.

It will shock yhu guys where Kanu is heading...I trust my instincts but I will never say it here for a reason and I know my intuition is always right.

Yes, you will definitely get a summon, he already got approval for subpoena.
Even tho I believe this his move is an own goal

There is something the public don't know about this case, politrike don enter.

Maybe Tinubu and Kanu have agreement in place that we don't know yet.

chiagozien:
Good bless Mazi Nnamdi Kanu

Amadioha will continue to fire you and Nnamdi Kanu!

Kobicove:
He is actually correct, he needs to be invited formally as a witness in such a case

Of course he will be issued a subpoena.
Problem now is Kanu has lost his lawyers so who is going to help him push the subpoena after it's been issued by the court.

😆 🤣 😂 mnk go teach them lesson..wike just prepare to be docked

Kanu go too tay for that prison. 😂 😂 😂 😂

IGBOPROMISE1:
Which study or membership register told you that one!?

Are you now denying ipob? God I beg o

Buccalcavity2:
Kanu forgot that he placed a bounty on Wike. He now wants a "dead" man to witness for him? Walahi IPOB and sympathizers no get shame!
Keep hiding under a finger.

He's not as intelligent as he makes people believe

IGBOPROMISE1:
With his type of reasoning he can only come from one place! Dude thinks the indigenes of Obigbo don’t have a mind of their own! Of course he conveniently forgets the Fulani herdsmen incursions into Obigbo that preceded and precipitated the unrest!

Wike successfully stopped IPOB from gaining a foothold in Rivers state and that is a very big achievement.

If the south east governors had been bold enough to tackle the criminal organisation IPOB the south east would not have been overrun by armed gangs like what is happening now

Of course MNK knows what he is doing.
He is a better lawyer than Wike himself

Your witness is someone that will testify in your favour
The witnesses of the opposing counsel are generally against you, but you can cross examine
Kanu needs a lawyer not shenanigans in court