Akanbi’s lawyers slam Falana over murder claims, allege bias, media manipulation

Legal representatives of Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi have strongly criticised Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, over his public call for their client’s prosecution on allegations bordering on murder, attempted murder, and destruction of property.
In a rebuttal issued following reports published in several national newspapers on May 10, 2026, Akanbi’s counsel, Mr. Adedotun Ajulo, Esq., described Falana’s intervention as hasty, irresponsible, and lacking legal foundation.
According to Ajulo, Falana’s comments amounted to an attempt to sway public perception and interfere with ongoing investigations through media pressure.
“With due respect, the interventi...