The Nigerian Federal Government has said no to live streaming the court sessions of Nnamdi Kanu’s trial. Kanu is known for his role in the Biafra movement. His family wanted the trial to be shown live, but the government, through their lawyer Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, strongly rejected this idea.
When the trial started again on Wednesday, Kanu’s lead lawyer, Kanu Agabi, mentioned a letter from the government’s lawyer. The letter, dated May 14, 2025, asked that phones be banned inside the courtroom to keep things professional.
The government’s lawyer also criticized Aloy Ejimakor, one of Kanu’s lawyers, for posting misleading information on social media. Awomolo said these posts were embarrassing and not suitable for such a serious case. He reminded everyone that the trial should be treated with respect.
In one of his videos, Ejimakor called on Biafrans to stand up against what he called the unfair treatment of Nnamdi Kanu. But Kanu’s main lawyer, Agabi, didn’t support this behavior. He apologized and promised it wouldn’t happen again.
The judge in the case, Justice James Omotosho, was unhappy with what he called unprofessional actions by Ejimakor and others on Kanu’s team. He said some lawyers seem to want the trial to drag on for their own benefit. The judge warned everyone involved, especially those using social media, to act professionally and be careful with what they post.
Justice Omotosho also warned Ejimakor that if he continues such behavior, he could lose his license to practice law. The judge pointed out that Ejimakor even shared the official list of lawyers for Kanu on Facebook, which was not allowed.
The judge made it clear that all parties must avoid misconduct and be responsible on social media. He also said he sped up the trial so it could finish sooner, especially because Kanu has been in custody for a long time.
Later in the trial, a witness from the Department of State Services (DSS), called BBB, was questioned by the defense lawyer Paul Erokoro. The witness said the DSS reports to the National Security Adviser’s office and is not controlled by the Attorney General. He explained that DSS gets intelligence from many sources, including people and social media. The witness added that DSS officers are trained to find information when needed.
