I am now ready to face International Criminal Court judges, says former journalist Walter Barasa

Kenyan Journalist, Walter Barasa, addresses journalists in Nairobi where he claimed that he had been forced to go and lie at the ICC as a witness against Deputy President William Ruto. (PHOTO:EVANS HABIL/STANDARD)

Wanted former journalist Walter Barasa has pulled a surprise on the International Criminal Court, saying he is ready to face the judges but through summons.

Barasa (pictured) who has been fighting off an arrest warrant issued by the court two years ago, has now softened his stance and wants to travel to The Hague to defend himself against allegations of interfering with witnesses.