Posted by Chinenye on Wed 22nd Jul, 2026 - tori.ng
The legal team of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has reacted strongly to an alleged public remark involving his client, warning of possible court action.
(Mr Aloy Ejimakor. Photo by Vanguard News)
Mr. Aloy Ejimakor, the principal attorney for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, or IPOB, has vowed to take legal action due to an apparent public call for his client's extrajudicial execution.
In a statement released yesterday, Ejimakor denounced what he called a hazardous and illegal statement purportedly made by Mr. Chigozie Nnabugwu on a News Central Television program.
The attorney claims that Nnabugwu asked the Federal Government to assassinate Kanu in order for "normalcy to return to the South-East."
He said the comment, reportedly aired on July 19 and later shared on a television station's social media handle, had since attracted widespread attention.
Describing the statement as reckless, irresponsible and unlawful, Ejimakor argued that publicly advocating the k!lling of a citizen whose case is pending before a court of competent jurisdiction amounts to an attack on the rule of law and due process.
He said the remark could endanger Kanu's life, incite violence and undermine public peace.
According to him, the alleged statement may amount to an offence under Section 24(1) of the Cybercrimes Act, which criminalises the transmission of electronic messages capable of threatening life or causing a breakdown of law and order.
Ejimakor noted that the offence carries penalties, including a fine, imprisonment, or both upon conviction, adding that the alleged comment could also attract liability under other laws relating to incitement and related offences.
The lawyer also faulted the television station for airing the remark, stressing that media organisations have a responsibility to prevent the dissemination of content capable of promoting violence or encouraging unlawful acts.
He argued that broadcasters providing platforms for statements perceived as hate speech or calls for violence could face regulatory scrutiny over possible breaches of broadcasting standards.
Ejimakor further contended that advocating the k!lling of an individual during ongoing judicial proceedings could be seen as an attempt to interfere with the administration of justice.
He disclosed that Kanu's legal team was reviewing available legal options, including petitions to relevant regulatory and law enforcement agencies.
The lawyer demanded an immediate retraction from the individual involved and a public apology from the television station, warning that legal proceedings could follow should the demands not be met.
Kanu, leader of IPOB, is currently facing terrorism-related charges before a Federal High Court in Abuja.
His trial has continued to attract national and international attention, with his legal team maintaining that his constitutional rights and due process must be respected.