This is as Ozekhome verified that he has signed up with the list of counsels defending Kanu.

The IPOB leader is expected to appear prior to Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja as trial commences today.

Kanu arrived in court around 7 am amidst tight security as operatives of the Department of State Services.

Ozekhome while speaking on representing the IPOB leader said, “Yes, I’m now in the legal group and that’s why you’re seeing me in court.”

Ejiofor had in a declaration disclosed that adding to the legal team of the IPOB leader is the Christmasm gift to Kanu when they visited him at the Headquarters of the DSS where he was being apprehended.

He said, “I want to assure you, Umuchineke, that our legal team, is, presently, more fortified than ever to do fight in Court, and God being on our side, victory is guaranteed. We paid our routine check out to our untiring, unwavering, relentless, rock-solid and worthy customer, Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, at the DSS detention center at Abuja. The go to, this time, was magnificent and was welcomed by an infectious air of friendship. Onyendu was particularly excited by the visit and chosen to describe it as ‘A surprise Christmas Present’. You may not understand the peculiarity of this go to and how significant it is.

“But in due course, I am particular you will be in the very best position to completely value the wisdom that notified it. Suffice it to say that as the lead lawyer of Onyendu, I made the most of the check out to reveal a legal giant, a distinguished and an accomplished member of the Inner Bar, whom I have actually selected to fortify our defence team. The discovered Senior counsel is a outstanding and practiced learned gentleman, differentiated in academics and the practice of law in our law courts.

“The factor that informed this plan is my unflinching desire to throw in every weapon in our arsenal to make sure that Onyendu gets the very best at all times. This newest masterstroke, obvious in the legal giant that has intervened, concerned Onyendu as a huge surprise. He was not oblivious of my plan to enlist the help and co-operation of a Senior Attorney, he did not understand that I could get a Senior Attorney of the rarest type.

“He was especially happy to invite this legal giant, a skilled member of the Inner Bar, a legal Iroko, who has distinguished himself in the practice of law when we visited him yesterday. I must state here and now that the Senior lawyer involved has been my coach over the years. He has worked from the sidelines with our legal group given that 2016. He is a male imbued with profound intellect, legal sophistry, a contagious sense of history, much like Onyendu, and remarkable character.

“His sparkle radiates easily. He is undoubtedly an outstanding advocate. The stage which we have attained in the Court gymnastics including Onyendu signposts an auspicious time at which to present the leading and erudite member of the Inner Bar to our defence team. Henceforth, he will lead our defence team in procedures in Court.

“Further, in the course of our interaction with Onyendu, the legal giant singled me out for commendation. He paid me gushing compliments for my steadfastness, commitment, commitment and fidelity to Onyendu.

“He also variously described instances to strengthen his conclusion. Onyendu, with a smile on his face, nodded consistently in approval. I was particularly touched by these referrals and it further strengthened my company resolution to the cause of Onyendu.”

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