L-R: Aloy Ejimakor and Nnamdi Kanu (in white) in court | File photo
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has called for disciplinary action against Aloy Ejimakor, one of the lawyers representing Nnamdi Kanu.
On Monday, Ejimakor joined protesters demanding the release of Kanu in Abuja. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader has been in custody since his re-arrest in 2021.
In a post on X on Monday, Onanuga said he spotted Ejimakor among a “small group of protesters” mobilised by activist Omoyele Sowore.
“I wonder what Mr. Ejimakor was thinking when he decided to join this shambolic protest,” Onanuga wrote.
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“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.”
Onanuga accused the lawyer of abandoning his professional duty in favour of “extra-legal tactics” aimed at influencing judicial proceedings.
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“Rather than focusing on preparing a strong case, Mr. Ejimakor has resorted to extra-legal tactics, joining a career anarchist, to influence the process,” he said.
“Ejimakor’s action questions his adherence to professional ethics. Legal authorities should consider appropriate sanctions for the unethical conduct of the bearded lawyer.”
The presidential spokesperson’s comments come amid ongoing agitation for the release of Kanu, who is facing trial on charges bordering on treasonable felony.
Meanwhile, Ejimakor shared that he has been arrested alongside other protesters and taken to the FCT police command at No 1 Zaria street, Garki 2, Abuja.
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The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) is the body responsible for upholding ethical standards in the profession. It disciplines practitioners for professional misconduct.
