Presidency Slams Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer: ‘You Joined Shambolic Protest Instead of Preparing a Strong Defence’

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has slammed the lead counsel to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, for joining a protest in Abuja.

Naija News reports that the protest, which is tagged #FreeNnamdiKanu, was organised by human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, over the prolonged detention of the IPOB leader.

In a statement via on Monday, Onanuga said he spotted Ejimakor among protesters mobilised by a ‘career anarchist’, describing his action as unethical and deserving of sanctions.

The presidential aide said Ejimakor’s participation in the demonstration, despite Nnamdi Kanu’s ongoing treason case in court, was a violation of the principle of sub judice.

According to him, Ejimakor rather than focusing on preparing a strong defence for Kanu, resorted to extra-legal tactics to influence the process.

Onanuga further stated that Ejimakor’s conduct called into question his professional ethics and urged legal authorities to consider appropriate disciplinary action against him.

He said, “I spotted Aloy Ejimakor, one of Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers, among the small group of protesters mobilised in Abuja by Omoyele Sowore. I wonder what Mr. Ejimakor was thinking when he decided to join this shambolic protest.

“As a lawyer, he should be aware of the principle of sub judice, particularly in relation to the ongoing treason case before the court. The prosecution has concluded its case, and it is now incumbent upon Mr. Ejimakor and the other lawyers to mount a strong defence for Kanu.

“Rather than focusing on preparing a strong case, Mr. Ejimakor has resorted to extra-legal tactics, joining a career anarchist, to influence the process. Ejimakor’s action questions his adherence to professional ethics. Legal authorities should consider appropriate sanctions for the unethical conduct of the bearded lawyer.”