BIAFRA: Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Ejimakor, others don’t want trial to end – Justice Omotosho

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has expressed displeasure over what he described as unprofessional conduct among Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team. 

The Judge gave the warning on Wednesday during the continuation of ongoing terrorism trial of Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

Justice Omotosho particularly described Aloy Ejimakor and others as mere content creators who do not want the trial to end, for their selfish interests.

The judge charged all parties in the case, especially those prosecuting the trial on social media, to act professionally so as not to have themselves to blame.

He warned Ejimakor to stop such conduct that may warrant the disbarring of a lawyer.

‎‎”Ejimakor even has the audacity to post the approved list of counsel for Nnamdi Kanu on his Facebook page,” the judge observed.

Justice Omotosho charged all parties in the case to avoid acts that amount to misconduct and watch what they post on social media.

The judge said he granted an accelerated hearing into the case in the interest of all parties, particularly for Nnamdi Kanu who has been in custody for too long

Justice Omotosho’s warning came after the Federal Government of Nigeria kicked against live streaming of court proceedings in Kanu’s trial.

The Federal Government, through its lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, kicked against a request made by Kanu’s family for live streaming of the proceedings.

At the resumption of trial, Kanu’s lead counsel, Kanu Agabi, SAN, drew the attention of the court to a letter by Awomolo.

In the letter dated May 14, 2025, the Federal Government lawyer recommended that the use of phones be banned from the courtroom henceforth.

The senior lawyer lamented the action of Aloy Ejimakor, a member of Kanu’s team, who posts alleged misleading information on social media.

Awomolo accused Ejimakor of posting misleading, embarrassing and unpleasant commentaries on social media.

“The on-going case is a serious matter that should not be trivialised by any lawyer from any of the parties,” Awomolo said.

In one of the video posts on his Facebook page, Ejimakor was said to have called on ‘Biafrans’ to rise against the persecution of Nnamdi Kanu.

Agabi, Kanu’s lead lawyer, equally condemned Ejimakor’s action. 

He apologized over the conduct and promised that such would not repeat itself.

Meanwhile, the case later proceeded with the cross examination PW2 (a personnel of the DSS) code named BBB by Paul Erokoro, SAN, who conducted proceedings on behalf of the defence.

NNAMDI KANU’S TRIAL-COURT UPDATE AS RECORDED BY FACEBOOK USER

21st May 2025

Time: 9:00 AM

Venue: Federal High Court, Abuja

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THE TRIAL CONTINUES – PROSECUTION COURT UPDATES THE COURT

Today’s trial saw the prosecution bitterly complain about the regular media updates being released by Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team — especially during the ongoing cross-examination of their key witness.

The prosecution accused Barr. Aloy Ejimakor (Kanu’s lawyer) of contempt of court for allegedly disobeying the judge’s directive not to engage with the media.

The presiding judge expressed dissatisfaction over Ejimakor’s action and reminded the court that he has committed to a speedy and fair trial.

Lead Defense Counsel, Mr. Paul Erokoro (SAN), apologized on behalf of the team and promised it wouldn’t happen again

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CROSS-EXAMINATION OF PROSECUTION WITNESS (Witness 2)

Focus: Alleged incitement by Nnamdi Kanu in connection with property destruction in Lagos and other regions.

DEFENSE:

You said he incited people to burn buses in Lagos.

WITNESS: Yes.

DEFENSE: How many buses? Plate numbers?

Models? Names of those who burnt them?

WITNESS: I don’t know. I’m not aware.

Erokoro (SAN): You mentioned the High Court and Airport were burnt. Who did it?

WITNESS: I don’t know. I only know they followed his order.

DEFENSE: What are the names of the police stations burnt in Ebonyi and Enugu?

WITNESS: I don’t know.

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On Self-Defense Remarks:

DEFENSE: Are you aware that Gen. T.Y. Danjuma once told Nigerians to defend themselves?

WITNESS: I’m aware but can’t recall his exact words.

DEFENSE: Are you aware that DSS DG Adeola Ajayi said same in Azare community after they fought back against Boko Haram?

WITNESS: I’m not aware.

DEFENSE: Isn’t it the same principle Nnamdi Kanu echoed — that if someone wants to kill you, defend yourself?

WITNESS: I’m not aware, but I believe his broadcast was not about self-defense.

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The defense requested adjournment to allow time for playing video evidence in court.

The prosecution objected, but the judge overruled them and granted the adjournment.

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Next Hearing Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025

The judge warned: “No further adjournments will be tolerated. The case will be concluded.

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