20.10.2025
President Bola Tinubu’s adviser on information and strategy Bayo Onanuga, has called on the Nigeria Bar Association and Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC), to sanction, Mr. Aloy Ejimakor for participating in the Free Nnamdi Kanu protests.
Mr. Ejimafor is one of the lawyers representing the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), leader Nnamdi Kanu in his treasonable felony and terrorism charges brought against him by the Federal government.
According to Mr. Onanugu who was writing on his X social media platform, Mr. Ejimakor’s participation in the protest undermines legal ethics, given that Kanu’s case is still before a competent court.
“I spotted Aloy Ejimakor, one of Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers, among the small group of protesters mobilised in Abuja by Omoyele Sowore,” Onanuga wrote.
“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.”
Onanuga noted that the prosecution had already concluded its case and that it was now the duty of Kanu’s legal team to focus on presenting a strong defence rather than engaging in public demonstrations.
“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,” he said.
He called on the NBA and the LPDC to examine Ejimakor’s conduct and consider appropriate sanctions for what he described as “unethical behaviour.”
Barrister Ejimakor and Nnamdi Kanu during a court appearance.