Aloy Ejimakor serves as legal counsel for Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu leads the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Ejimakor recently stated that Kanu’s legal outcome would have remained unchanged. This applies even if a million lawyers had represented the IPOB leader. Ejimakor shared these thoughts during a Channels Television interview. He discussed Kanu’s extensive legal journey.
The Inevitable Verdict: Ejimakor’s Reasoning
Ejimakor explained the trial’s result was fixed. Kanu chose to manage his own defense. The IPOB leader believed his legal adviser would not alter the court’s decision.
When questioned about potential injustice, Ejimakor strongly denied this. He stressed no judicial bias. Instead, the surrounding circumstances suggested a predetermined direction. Many observers found this evident.
Historical Parallels in Legal Decisions
Ejimakor referenced historical legal precedents. These cases, like Kanu’s, appeared influenced by external forces. He drew a parallel to Jesus Christ’s biblical trial. There, the outcome seemed decided pre-judgment. Nelson Mandela’s apartheid conviction also lacked strong direct evidence. Additionally, Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s 1960s conviction highlighted political influence in trials.
Ejimakor Clarifies His Position
Ejimakor reiterated no accusation of judicial bias. He perceived an overarching atmosphere around the case. This atmosphere made the direction “palpable” before the verdict. Many believed political factors, not just legal arguments, shaped the result.
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