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Court warns Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer against unprofessionalism that could lead to disbarment.

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‎The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday warned Aloy Ejimakor, a member of the legal team for the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, against unprofessional conduct.

‎The court cautioned that such behaviour could lead to his disbarment.

‎The trial judge, Justice James Omotosho, specifically admonished Ejimakor to refrain from spreading misinformation on social media. He accused Ejimakor of making misleading posts about the trial on social media.

‎The warning followed a protest letter dated May 14, and written by the prosecution’s lead counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN).

‎Awomolo confirmed writing the letter, expressing objections to the recording and live streaming of Kanu’s trial proceedings. He described the publication of the trial being put on social media as “embarrassing” and urged the court to order that all individuals entering the courtroom be required to deposit their phones outside.

‎Awomolo criticising the conduct as unprofessional, He added that Ejimakor takes to the social media platforms to make controversial posts about the trial.

‎Justice Omotosho warned Ejimakor about his conduct, emphasising that such behaviour could lead to disbarment.

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