Judge Warns Ejimakor Over Social Media Posts As FG Opposes Live Streaming Of Kanu’s Trial

A Federal High Court judge has strongly condemned Aloy Ejimakor, one of Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers, over his use of social media. The warning came as the Federal Government opposed live streaming of Kanu’s ongoing trial.

The court resumed sitting on Wednesday, with Kanu’s lead lawyer, Kanu Agabi, raising a letter sent by Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, representing the Federal Government. In the letter, Awomolo urged the judge to ban phones from the courtroom.

Awomolo said Ejimakor posted misleading and embarrassing information about the case on social media, including Facebook. He claimed such actions undermine the seriousness of the court proceedings.

One of Ejimakor’s posts reportedly called on Biafrans to resist what he described as Kanu’s persecution, prompting sharp criticism from the bench.

Justice James Omotosho described Ejimakor’s actions as unprofessional and warned that repeated misconduct could lead to disbarment. The judge accused some of Kanu’s lawyers of behaving like content creators seeking fame.

“The trial is not a show. Lawyers must act responsibly,” the judge said, urging all parties to avoid actions that could compromise the case.

Agabi apologized on behalf of the defence team and assured the court that such behaviour would not happen again.

The judge emphasized that he had granted accelerated hearing to ensure justice, especially since Kanu has been in custody for an extended period.

He also reminded all involved to respect courtroom protocols and warned against turning the legal process into a media spectacle.

During the hearing, Paul Erokoro, SAN, continued the cross-examination of Prosecution Witness 2, identified only as “BBB,” a Department of State Services (DSS) operative.

The DSS witness clarified that their agency operates under the National Security Adviser and not the Attorney General.

He also stated that the DSS relies on multiple intelligence sources, including human and digital platforms, for information gathering.

This latest development in the trial has heightened public scrutiny, especially regarding the role of legal ethics and courtroom decorum.

The judge again advised Ejimakor and other lawyers to focus on legal duties rather than creating distractions through online platforms.