***Says , “I don’t appear on the pages of newspapers”
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will only testify in the terrorism trial of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, if he receives a formal subpoena from the court.
Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja on Friday, Wike reacted to reports listing him among witnesses expected to testify before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court.
“You don’t become a witness by reading newspapers,” Wike said. “Nobody has served me any process. Nobody has subpoenaed me.”
The Minister expressed surprise at being named in the case, insisting he never volunteered to appear.
“If you see Nnamdi Kanu, ask him why he listed me. I did not go to say I want to be a witness,” he stated.
Wike stressed that while he would not respond to social media speculation, he would respect the judicial process if officially called upon.
“If I am subpoenaed to give evidence, I must obey the court. I will appear but not because of newspaper headlines,” he added.
The Minister further noted that those who listed his name must explain their reasons, saying he is unbothered by the development.
