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In a volatile turn of events in Abuja on Monday, the ongoing protest for the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu once again surfaced deep-seated political tensions. At the centre of the controversy this time is a public exchange between government representatives and opposition figures over legal ethics, the right to protest, and the role of lawyers in politically-charged matters.
Background of the protest
Supporters of Nnamdi Kanu, who leads the banned organisation - the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) -- gathered in the Nigerian capital to demand his immediate release. Tensions escalate when government forces deployed heavily and attempted to halt the protest.
Amid this, the government through its spokesman publicly called for professional sanctions against one of Kanu’s lawyers, asserting that his participation in the protest breached legal norms.
What the Presidency said
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information & Strategy, accused Aloy Ejimakor, a special counsel for Kanu, of acting unprofessionally by joining the protest while Kanu’s treason/terrorism case is still before the court. Onanuga claimed this participation violated the legal principle of *sub judice* and could undermine the judicial process.
He wrote on X (formerly Twitter):
“I spotted Aloy Ejimakor … 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…”
He called on regulatory legal bodies such as the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) to investigate and consider disciplinary action.
Opposition’s response
In response, Paul Ibe, media aide to former VicePresident Atiku Abubakar, criticised the presidency’s intervention as politically motivated and diverting from pressing issues affecting Nigerians. He asked how calling for a lawyer’s arrest would address everyday problems like rising food prices, unemployment, and governance failures.
He argued that Section 40 of the Nigerian Constitution guarantees freedom of assembly, and the rules of professional conduct for legal practitioners do not strictly bar lawyers from peaceful protests. ([Nigeria News Today][4])
Legal and ethical questions
The crux of the matter now hinges on several intersecting questions:
1. Does a lawyer representing a client in a major trial retain the professional right to join a public protest directly related to that client’s case?
2. At what point does such participation become a breach of legal ethics or sub judice rules?
3. Is the government’s call for sanctions an overreach driven by politics rather than legal concerns?
4. How does the larger context of the Kanu case, public protest rights and judicial independence play into this?
Why it matters
This episode matters for several reasons:
1. It brings to the fore the delicate balance between legal advocacy, public protest and ethics.
2. It underscores how the trial of Nnamdi Kanu remains a flash point for broader issues of regional alienation, secession agitation and state security.
3. The public spat between the presidency and opposition aides deepens perceptions of governance challenges and political theatre overshadowing governance.
4. It may set a precedent—depending on regulatory actions—for how lawyers engage in activism while representing high-profile clients.
What to watch
* Whether regulatory bodies (NBA, LPDC) respond to the presidency’s call and whether any disciplinary action is taken against Ejimakor.
* How the protests evolve, and whether the state uses further force or engages with protesters.
* Outcomes in Kanu’s trial, and whether his defence strategy shifts in light of this protest involvement.
* The political ramifications for the presidency, the opposition, and public perception of the rule of law.
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