Kanu Lawyers Right To Join Protest, Presidency Berated, Aloy In Kuje Prison
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#Law #Biafra #Ejimakor #Kanu #Nnamdi #Onanuga #Sowore #Uwoghiren ©October 21st, 2025 ®October 21, 2025 8:51 pm Human Rights lawyer, Barrister Jefferson Uwoghiren has condemned and berated the Federal Government of Nigeria under the Presidency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for arresting, detaining and remanding to Kuje Prison, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, the lawyer to the detained Biafra Republic agitation leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu after Aloy Ejimakor was seen joining the Free Nnamdi Kanu protest in Abuja on Monday, according to the Human rights lawyer who have remarkable experience in fighting against police extra judicial killing; "One notable exception, is that a lawyer enjoys less freedom than others to speak publicly about his or her own cases, but not when it involves solidarity marches and protests for his client, the conducts of lawyers and the limit of their professional duties is the kennel of the alarming accusation by the Presidency yesterday against the lawyer of Mr Nnamdi Kanu and his subsequent arrest by the police for his presence at a scene in Abuja, where protesters were marching peacefully demanding the release of Mr Kanu; the statement from the Presidency and the police action is obviously a culmination of undisguised hostility towards the lawyer for having the temerity to represent a person the government have since prosecuted and convicted in the court of public opinions, ordinarily, a lawyer's bail application for alleged crime of illegal protest, won't be refused, the refusal is concerning and turning a simple matter into a political case of vendetta and persecution", Bayo Onanuga; the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy had on Monday tweeted while the FreeNnamdiKanu protest was ongoing, that; "I spotted Aloy Ejimakor, one of Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers, among the small group of protesters mobilised in Abuja by Omoyele Sowore, 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, the prosecution has concluded its case, and it is now incumbent upon Mr Ejimakor and the other lawyers to mount a strong defence for Kanu, rather than focusing on preparing a strong case, Mr Ejimakor has resorted to extra-legal tactics, joining a career anarchist, to influence the process", meanwhile, few hours ago, the organiser of the protest and the founder of SaharaReporters news media, Omoyele Sowore stated via his social media accounts that; "We have been informed that plans are allegedly in place at Kuje prison to harm Nnamdi Kanu’s younger brother, Fineboy and Aloy Ejimakor, his Special Counsel, inside Kuje prison by special warders assigned by the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu". #OsazuwaAkonedo
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#Law #Biafra #Ejimakor #Kanu #Nnamdi #Onanuga #Sowore #Uwoghiren ©October 21st, 2025 ®October 21, 2025 8:51 pm Human Rights lawyer, Barrister Jefferson Uwoghiren has condemned and berated the Federal Government of Nigeria under the Presidency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for arresting, detaining and remanding to Kuje Prison, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, the lawyer to the detained Biafra Republic agitation leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu after Aloy Ejimakor was seen joining the Free Nnamdi Kanu protest in Abuja on Monday, according to the Human rights lawyer who have remarkable experience in fighting against police extra judicial killing; "One notable exception, is that a lawyer enjoys less freedom than others to speak publicly about his or her own cases, but not when it involves solidarity marches and protests for his client, the conducts of lawyers and the limit of their professional duties is the kennel of the alarming accusation by the Presidency yesterday against the lawyer of Mr Nnamdi Kanu and his subsequent arrest by the police for his presence at a scene in Abuja, where protesters were marching peacefully demanding the release of Mr Kanu; the statement from the Presidency and the police action is obviously a culmination of undisguised hostility towards the lawyer for having the temerity to represent a person the government have since prosecuted and convicted in the court of public opinions, ordinarily, a lawyer's bail application for alleged crime of illegal protest, won't be refused, the refusal is concerning and turning a simple matter into a political case of vendetta and persecution", Bayo Onanuga; the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy had on Monday tweeted while the FreeNnamdiKanu protest was ongoing, that; "I spotted Aloy Ejimakor, one of Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers, among the small group of protesters mobilised in Abuja by Omoyele Sowore, 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, the prosecution has concluded its case, and it is now incumbent upon Mr Ejimakor and the other lawyers to mount a strong defence for Kanu, rather than focusing on preparing a strong case, Mr Ejimakor has resorted to extra-legal tactics, joining a career anarchist, to influence the process", meanwhile, few hours ago, the organiser of the protest and the founder of SaharaReporters news media, Omoyele Sowore stated via his social media accounts that; "We have been informed that plans are allegedly in place at Kuje prison to harm Nnamdi Kanu’s younger brother, Fineboy and Aloy Ejimakor, his Special Counsel, inside Kuje prison by special warders assigned by the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu". #OsazuwaAkonedo
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00:00Human Rights Lawyer, Barrister Jefferson Mouaharen has condemned and berated the federal government of Nigeria under the presidency of Bola Ahmed Tanubu, for arresting, detaining and remanding to Kuja Prison, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, the lawyer to the detained Biafra Republic agitation leader, Mazin Amdi Kano after Aloy Ejimakor was seen joining the Free Namdi Kano protest in Abuja on Monday, according to the Human Rights Lawyer who have remarkable experience.
00:30In fighting against police extrajudicial killing, one notable exception is that a lawyer enjoys less freedom than others to speak publicly about his or her own cases, but not when it involves solidarity marches and protests for his client.
00:44The conducts of lawyers and the limit of their professional duties is the kennel of the alarming accusation by the presidency yesterday against the lawyer of Mr. Namdi Kano and his subsequent arrest by the police for his presence at a scene in Abuja, where protesters were marching peacefully demanding the release of Mr. Kano.
01:02The statement from the presidency and the police action is obviously a culmination of undisguised hostility towards the lawyer for having the temerity to represent a person the government have since prosecuted and convicted in the court of public opinions.
01:17Ordinarily, a lawyer's bail application for alleged crime of illegal protest won't be refused, the refusal is concerning and turning a simple matter into a political case of vendetta and persecution.
01:29Bayo Onanuga, the special advisor to the president on information and strategy had on Monday tweeted while the free Namdi Kano protest was ongoing, that,
01:39I spotted a lawyer, I spotted a lawyer, one of Namdi Kano's lawyers, among the small group of protesters mobilized in Abuja by Omiyele Sawari, 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 subjudice, particularly in relation to the ongoing treason case before the court, the prosecution has concluded its case, and it is now incumbent upon Mr. Ejimakor and the other lawyers to
02:09mount a strong defense for Kano, rather than focusing on preparing a strong case, Mr. Ejimakor has resorted to extra legal tactics, joining a career anarchist, to influence the process, meanwhile, few hours ago, the organizer of the protest and the founder of Sahara Reporter's news media, Omiyele Sawari stated via his social media accounts that,
02:32We have been informed that plans are allegedly in place at Kuja prison to harm Namdi Kano's younger brother, Fineboy and Aloy Ejimakor, his special counsel, inside Kuja prison by special warders assigned by the Asawaju bowler Ahmed Tanubu.
02:48Bayo Onanuga in the tweet demanded a snaction against barrister Aloy Ejimakor for joining the protest, calling for the release of his client, Namdi Kano.
02:58Accordingly, Bayo Onanuga said,
03:01I spotted Aloy Ejimakor, one of Namdi Kano's lawyers, among the small group of protesters mobilized in Abuja by Omiyele Sawari.
03:10I wonder what Mr. Ejimakor was thinking when he decided to join this shambolic protest.
03:16As a lawyer, he should be aware of the principle of subjudice, particularly in relation to the ongoing treason case before the court.
03:24The prosecution has concluded its case, and it is now incumbent upon Mr. Ejimakor and the other lawyers to mount a strong defense for Kano.
03:35Rather than focusing on preparing a strong case, Mr. Ejimakor has resorted to extra-legal tactics, joining a career anarchist, to influence the process.
03:45Ejimakor's action questions his adherence to professional ethics.
03:50Legal authorities should consider appropriate sanctions for the unethical conduct of the bearded lawyer.
03:56Reacting
03:56Barrister Jefferson Ueheren in a statement signed and made available on Tuesday
04:01said, Lawyers generally enjoy constitutional protection for two kinds of speech.
04:08Like everyone else, though with at least two important exceptions, lawyers can criticize government, including the courts and judges, and speak about public issues, subject to such narrow limitations professional rules of practice will permit.
04:22One notable exception is that a lawyer enjoys less freedom than others to speak publicly about his or her own cases, but not when it involves solidarity marches and protests for his client.
04:35The conducts of lawyers and the limit of their professional duties is the kennel of the alarming accusation by the presidency yesterday against the lawyer of Mr. Namdi Kano and his subsequent arrest by the police for his presence at a scene in Abuja, where protesters were marching peacefully demanding the release of Mr. Kano.
04:53The statement from the presidency and the police action is obviously a culmination of undisguised hostility towards the lawyer for having the temerity to represent a person the government have since prosecuted and convicted in the court of public opinions.
05:09This is a deeply concerning assault on our adversarial legal system and the rights to legal representations.
05:15No matter the severity of the allegations or the repugnancy of the case, an accused person remains innocent until the courts rule otherwise.
05:24Any lawyer who knows his onions on his suya knows that there's no good or bad case, until the final determination of the case.
05:33Thus, the first great duty of an advocate or lawyer is to reckon or do everything legally possible in the interests of his client.
05:40In the discharge of his professional duties, a lawyer knows but one person in the whole of the world and that person is his client, even if it requires encouraging protests or protesters who are in sympathy with his client's interests or speaking to the press to clarify the allegations against his client.
05:58This is similar in reality in desperation in capital offense cases, when government determinedly provide the judge, prosecutor, and free turncoat indolent defense counsels for accused persons, the government is determined to waste a trinity of conspiracy and collusion against indigent and poor citizens.
06:18To Bayo Onanuga and other moral, ethics schizophrenics, a lawyer's representation of a client including representation by appointment, does not constitute an endorsement of his client's political, economic, social, or moral views.
06:34Arresting lawyers or making moral judgments about lawyers because of the identity of their clients will inevitably impede access to justice and the availability of lawyers for political dissents in the coming days,
06:45Barrister Jefferson Nurharan stated.
06:48The remanded Namdi Karnu lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor in a tweet on Tuesday, said,
06:54I am safe and sound but still under custody at Kuja prison.
06:58The magistrate refused to listen to our submissions.
07:02He insisted on remanding us till Friday and got his way.
07:06For context, keep in mind that they bypassed several magistrate courts in town and headed to this one in Kuja.
07:12On Monday, Aloy Ejimakor had tweeted that.
07:16We've just been arrested.
07:18Myself, Prince Emanuel and others.
07:21We are at FCT Command Cid.
07:24Myself, Fine Boy and others.
07:26Number 1 Zarya Street, Gariki 2, Abuja.
07:30Earlier on Monday, Ejimakor also tweeted that.
07:33I'm in front of Transcorp Hilton with a mammoth crowd that gathered for Mazi Namdi Karnu October 20th and the police just exploded tear gas.
07:43My eyes and throat hurt.
07:45They're scattering everywhere.
07:46Omiyele Sawari on Tuesday stated that.
07:49I just learned that illegal IGP Karyode Egbetokan has sent Namdi Karnu's brother and lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor,
07:57and 11 others all the way to Kuja Magistrate Court to get them remanded in prison at all costs.
08:03Earlier on Monday, Omiyele Sawari said.
08:07The despicable and illegal Inspector General of Police, Karyode Egbetokan,
08:12has ordered the arrest and detention of 13 peaceful protesters who participated in today's free Namdi Karnu demonstration in Abuja.
08:20Among those detained are Namdi Karnu's lead lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, Namdi Karnu's brother, Fineboy Karnu,
08:28Barrister Akere, and 10 others whose only, crime, was exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest.
08:36Shockingly, the protesters have been taken to the notorious SARS Abattoir Detention and Torture Facility in Abuja,
08:43a place long associated with human rights abuses, unlawful detentions, and unspeakable cruelty.
08:50Their only offense was standing for justice and freedom and protesting peacefully.
08:55In another post on Monday, Omiyele Sawari said.
08:58We relocated to the FCT police command today to ensure the unconditional release of Namdi Karnu's brother,
09:05Fineboy, his lawyer, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor,
09:09and 11 others who were arrested and tortured for participating in free Namdi Karnu no peaceful protest.
09:14While we were there, we commenced another phase of our protest,
09:19and the police responded by attacking us right in front of the command.
09:23We were informed that the illegal inspector general of police car Yode Egbetokan requested that they be interviewed and possibly detained.
09:31This will not stand.
09:33On Tuesday evening, Omiyele Sawari stated in a statement that
09:38lawyers representing Barrister Aloy Ejimakor and his brother, Emanuel, Fineboy, Karnu,
09:45filed a bail application today at the Federal High Court in Abuja following their unlawful arrest during the free Namdi Karnu no protest.
09:52However, in a blatant display of bad faith, police prosecutors reportedly refused to accept service of the court summons delivered by court bailiffs,
10:02an intentional move to frustrate and delay the bail process.
10:06Today, we also found out they were so desperate that they thought, Aloy, for Aliyu.
10:12Today, we proceeded to the Kuja Magistrate Court,
10:15where the Nigeria police force under the leadership of illegal IGP Kiyode Egbetokan hastily arraigned Namdi Karnu's lead counsel,
10:24Aloy Ejimakor, his brother, Fineboy, and 11 others.
10:29However, the magistrate had already remanded them in Kuja Prison until Friday,
10:34before their attorneys arrived at the magistrate's court.
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