The Presidency on Monday urged relevant authorities in the legal profession to sanction Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, for joining activist politician, Omoyele Sowore’s protest.

President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said Ejimakor should be sanctioned for unethical conduct.

Posting on X, Onanuga faulted Ejimakor’s involvement in what he tagged “shambolic” free Nnamdi Kanu protest.

Citing disregard for the principles of subjudice, Onanuga accused Ejimakor of resorting to extra-legal tactics.

He wrote: “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. Ejimakor’s action questions his adherence to professional ethics.

“Legal authorities shouid consider appropriate sanctions for the unethical conduct of the bearded lawyer.”

Nnamdi Kanu protest: IPOB lawyer Ejimakor should be punished for joining Sowore – Presidency