Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyers, Family Set For May 21, 22 Court Appearance [See Approved Attendance List]

The legal team representing the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has formally submitted an updated list of lawyers, family members, and associates who will be attending his next court hearings scheduled for May 21st and 22nd, 2025.

In a letter addressed to the Deputy Chief Registrar (Litigation) of the Federal High Court in Abuja, and signed by Aloy Ejimakor, Esq., counsel to Kanu Agabi, SAN, the legal team listed 15 lawyers and 5 family members/friends of the defendant.

Among the prominent Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) expected in court are Kanu G. Agabi, Prof. Onyechi Ikpeazu, Emeka Etiaba, Mela Audu Nunghe, Dr. Joseph Akubo, Uchenna Njoku, and Paul Erokoro. Other legal practitioners include Aloy Ejimakor himself, P. A. N. Ejiofor, Maxwell Opara, Dr. P. K. Obi, Mandela Umegborogu, Maryfrances Orji, Emmanuel Agabi, and Chika Odomegne.

Also listed as family and friends of the defendant are Prince Emmanuel Kanu, Princess Nnenna Kanu, Princess Favour Kanu, Charles Ude, Esq., and Hon. Obi Aguocha.

The document emphasized that the submitted list supersedes any previously provided names and is intended to assist the court in managing the high-profile proceedings presided over by Hon. Justice James K. Omotosho.

In a related update, Aloy Ejimakor confirmed that members of the legal team, including two Senior Advocates, concluded a crucial visitation to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu today. He described the visit as vital to preparations for the upcoming court dates.

“The visitation is crucial to the continuation of our cross-examination on 21st & 22nd May. We’re primed & ready to rumble,” Ejimakor stated.

Kanu, who faces charges filed in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, has been in custody since his rendition to Nigeria in 2021. His trial continues to generate national and international attention, with increasing calls for a fair and transparent judicial process.