The legal team of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has raised alarm over the Department of State Services’ (DSS) decision to block them from visiting their client at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja.
![](https://thenigerialawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TheNigerialawyer-WhatsApp-Channel1.jpg")
The move, according to the lawyers, violates subsisting court orders that grant Kanu’s legal representatives and relatives access to him.
In a press release issued on Monday, October 14, 2024, Aloy Ejimakor, Esq., on behalf of Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team, revealed that the DSS has not allowed any visitors to see Kanu since his last court appearance on September 24, 2024. During that appearance, Kanu had demanded the recusal of Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako from his case.
Ejimakor suggested that the DSS’s latest action is connected to Kanu’s successful recusal of Justice Nyako, even though the recusal was subsequently vacated by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja.
The legal team noted that they had previously filed applications before the Federal High Court to enforce the DSS’s compliance with court-ordered visitations when similar violations occurred. However, those applications have not been scheduled for hearing to date. This, according to Ejimakor, “leaves the uncanny impression that the DSS is above the law or even above the Constitution and the Courts.”
Ejimakor emphasized that one of the reasons for the court-ordered visitations is for Kanu’s relatives and lawyers to interact with him and have proof of his life and well-being. With the DSS now completely blocking access to Kanu, the legal team raised concerns about what the agency might be hiding and questioned whether Kanu is hale and hearty.
The press release was signed by Aloy Ejimakor, Esq., on behalf of Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team.
The book, titled The Law of Torts in Nigeria: A Functional Approach, authored by Professor Hagler Sunny Okorie Ph.D and Ikeocha, Nathaniel Ngozi Esq, offers law students, practitioners, and academics a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying tort law in Nigerian courts. Interested buyers can place orders via the following contact numbers: 08028636615, 08037667945, 08032253813, or +234 902 196 2209.
______________________________________________________________________
[A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR LAWYERS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
Reimagine your practice with the power of AI “...this is the only Nigerian book I know of on the topic.” — Ohio Books Ltd
Authored by Ben Ijeoma Adigwe, Esq., ACIArb (UK), LL.M, Dip. in Artificial Intelligence, Director, Delta State Ministry of Justice, Asaba, Nigeria.
Bonus:
Get a FREE eBook titled “How to Use the AI in Legalpedia and Law Pavilion” with every purchase.
How to Order: 📞 Call, Text, or WhatsApp: 08034917063 | 07055285878 📧 Email: benadigwe1@gmail.com 🌐 Website: www.benadigwe.com
Ebook Version: Access directly online at: https://selar.com/prv626
________________________________________________________________________ The Law And Practice Of Redundancy In Nigeria: A Practitioner’s Guide, Authored By A Labour & Employment Law Expert Bimbo Atilola
_______________________________________________________________________
“Enhance Legal Practice With Authoritative Reports” — Alexander Payne Offers Comprehensive Law Reports, Spanning Over A Century Of Nigerian Jurisprudence
Interested buyers are encouraged to place their orders and enquiries via:
0704 444 4777, 0704 444 4999, 0818 199 9888
Website: www.alexandernigeria.com
