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By Alebiowu Alebiowu

In a revealing interview with Channels Television, Aloy Ejimakor, legal consultant to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, asserted that the outcome of Kanu’s case would not have changed, even with the backing of a million lawyers. “Even with a million lawyers standing behind Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the outcome of his case would have remained unchanged,” he stated.

Ejimakor elaborated that any number of attorneys could not alter the trajectory of Kanu’s legal battle. Ultimately, Kanu opted to take control of his own defense, believing that having a lawyer play a central role would not significantly affect the case’s direction.

When the host inquired whether he was implying that justice was not served according to the law, Ejimakor clarified, “No, that’s not what I’m saying.” However, he acknowledged that there have been historical instances where legal outcomes appeared predetermined long before a verdict was reached.

Drawing on historical parallels, Ejimakor referenced the biblical trial of Jesus Christ, noting that those who brought Him to Pontius Pilate had already decided His fate, despite Pilate’s offer to release another condemned prisoner. He also mentioned Nelson Mandela’s conviction during apartheid in South Africa, despite a lack of direct evidence linking him to violent actions, as well as the 1960s conviction of Chief Obafemi Awolowo on charges of plotting to overthrow the Nigerian government, an accusation he found illogical since Awolowo was not a military officer.

Ejimakor elaborated that any number of attorneys could not alter the trajectory of Kanu’s legal battle. Ultimately, Kanu opted to take control of his own defense, believing that having a lawyer play a central role would not significantly affect the case’s direction.

When the host inquired whether he was implying that justice was not served according to the law, Ejimakor clarified, “No, that’s not what I’m saying.” However, he acknowledged that there have been historical instances where legal outcomes appeared predetermined long before a verdict was reached.

Drawing on historical parallels, Ejimakor referenced the biblical trial of Jesus Christ, noting that those who brought Him to Pontius Pilate had already decided His fate, despite Pilate’s offer to release another condemned prisoner. He also mentioned Nelson Mandela’s conviction during apartheid in South Africa, despite a lack of direct evidence linking him to violent actions, as well as the 1960s conviction of Chief Obafemi Awolowo on charges of plotting to overthrow the Nigerian government—an accusation he found illogical since Awolowo was not a military officer.

Ejimakor emphasized that he was not accusing Kanu’s judge of bias or a predetermined agenda. Instead, he suggested that the broader context surrounding the case created a “palpable” sense that the events leading up to it were influenced by external factors beyond the courtroom.