Local News

Family Lays Off Kanu’s lawyers

VOICE AIR MEDIA News Update

THE family of the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has terminated the appointment of Mike Ozekhome, SAN; and Ifeanyi Ejiofor as his lead counsels.

The family made this known in a statement issued by Kanu’s younger brother, Kanunta Kanu,today June 15.

The statement titled ” Notice of Dismissal”, reads

“I hereby formally notify @MikeozekhomeSAN and @lfeanyiEjiofor that their services are no longer required in #MaziNnamdiKanu case pending before the Supreme court of Nigeria and all concerning him. “

Ozekhome’s alleged refusal to allow Kanu’s personal physicians access to him for the urgent ear surgery was cited by the family as part of reasons for the action.

“After Mazi Nnamdi kanu’s case on 11th May 2023 Prof Mike Ozekhome SAN has refused to see his client in DSS headquarters Abuja even after several messages from #MNK to see him.

Secondly, for stopping the medical doctors who were to examine #MNK on 5th June even when he and Bar. lfeanyi Ejiofor were duly informed on 2nd of June and #MNK told them to inform his family to arrange that. For this obvious reasons and many more, Prof Mike Ozekhome SAN and Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor are hereby SACKED as Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s counsels.

The Kanu’s family do appreciate your time and efforts so far, please handover the legal documents asap.”

VAM News

Recent Posts

Osun Poll: Modakeke Agog Over Asalu’s Palliative, Cash For 3,000 APC Members To Boost Oyebamiji’s Victory

In a powerful demonstration of grassroots leadership and commitment to the welfare of the All…

3 hours ago

A Continental Triumph: Why Ahmed Sajoh’s APRA Fellowship Matters for the Future of Public Service, By Gabriel Adesoji

The recent induction of Ahmed Ibrahim Sajoh as a Fellow of the African Public Relations…

18 hours ago

Osun New Media Distinguished Awards Announced For 2026, To Celebrate Digital Excellence

Osun to Honour Digital Trailblazers as ONMDA 2026 Announces Maiden Awards The organizers of the…

20 hours ago

Army Confirms Casualties In Rescue Of Kidnapped Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers

THE Nigerian Military has revealed that security forces suffered casualties in the operations that led…

24 hours ago

2027 presidential race: APC retains Shettima

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally unveiled Vice…

2 days ago

Joy as Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Finally Freed

Teachers and pupils abducted from three schools in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State…

2 days ago