The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a stern warning to Aloy Ejimakor, a member of Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team, over alleged unprofessional behavior, cautioning that continued misconduct could result in disciplinary action, including disbarment.
Justice James Omotosho, who is presiding over the case, delivered the warning during Wednesday’s proceedings.
He specifically advised Ejimakor to stop sharing misleading information on social media platforms concerning the trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
The caution followed a protest letter dated May 14, submitted by the prosecution’s lead counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), who expressed concern over what he described as inappropriate online publications related to the case.
The issue came to light when Kanu’s lead counsel, Kanu Agabi (SAN), brought the letter to the court’s attention. Awomolo confirmed writing the letter, in which he objected to the alleged recording and live streaming of the trial.
He criticized the dissemination of courtroom content on social media and specifically accused Ejimakor of making misleading posts.
“My juniors informed me that court proceedings were streamed online,” Awomolo said, adding that Ejimakor had published controversial content relating to the case on social media.
In response, Agabi said the defence team had already apologised to the prosecution and extended the same apology to the court.
Justice Omotosho reaffirmed his intent to deliver an expedited hearing, especially considering how long Kanu has been in custody.
He reminded all parties of a similar IPOB-related case he handled in 2024, during which he granted an accelerated hearing and ultimately acquitted 50 suspects, despite attempts to delay the trial.
He urged lawyers to focus on the legal process and avoid personal distractions, saying, “This is part of the noise in the market; it should not distract us from what we went to buy.”
The judge cautioned Ejimakor once again, stating that spreading false information about an ongoing trial could lead to disciplinary measures by the legal regulatory bodies.
Following the court’s warning, proceedings continued with the cross-examination of the second prosecution witness, a Department of State Services (DSS) operative identified as Mr. BBB.
The cross-examination was conducted by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Paul Erokoro, representing the defence.
During the session, Erokoro asked the witness about the operations of Radio Biafra. BBB responded that he did not know whether the station was still active, noting that he does not listen to it.
The witness explained that the intelligence presented in court came from another DSS unit responsible for monitoring broadcasts, insisting the data was reliable.
