The special adviser on information and strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has called for disciplinary measures to be taken against Aloy Ejimakor, a member of Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team.
Ejimakor was seen on Monday participating in the protest held in Abuja to demand Kanu’s release. The IPOB leader has remained in custody since his 2021 re-arrest.
In a post on X, Onanuga stated that he identified Ejimakor among a “small group of protesters” led by activist Omoyele Sowore.
“I wonder what Mr. Ejimakor was thinking when he decided to join this shambolic protest,” Onanuga wrote.
He added that as a legal practitioner, Ejimakor should understand the principle of sub judice, given the ongoing treason trial currently before the court.
Onanuga alleged that the lawyer had shifted away from his legal obligations in favour of “extra-legal tactics” meant to influence the case.
“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.
According to him, such conduct casts doubt on Ejimakor’s commitment to professional ethics, urging legal authorities to evaluate possible disciplinary action for the “unethical conduct of the bearded lawyer.”
The remarks come amid continuous calls for Kanu’s release as he faces charges related to treasonable felony.
Ejimakor has meanwhile stated that he was arrested along with other protesters and taken to the FCT police command at No. 1 Zaria Street, Garki 2, Abuja.
The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) is the body mandated to enforce ethical compliance within the legal profession and sanction lawyers found guilty of misconduct.