The Presidency has called on legal regulatory authorities to sanction Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), for participating in a protest led by activist and politician Omoyele Sowore.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga made the call on Monday, accusing Ejimakor of engaging in unethical conduct by joining what he described as a “shambolic” Free Nnamdi Kanu protest held in Abuja.
In a post on X, Onanuga criticised Ejimakor’s participation, citing it as a disregard for the principle of sub judice in relation to Kanu’s ongoing treason trial.
He wrote: “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.”
Onanuga maintained that Ejimakor’s participation in the demonstration was inappropriate for a legal practitioner involved in a case still before the court, adding that such actions undermine the integrity of the judicial process.
