Adegboyega Awomolo
Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN) is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria who serves as the prosecution counsel in high-profile cases, including the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. He is recognized for his legal expertise and advocacy for justice within the Nigerian legal system.
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Chief Adegboyega Awomolo led the prosecution team in Kanu's trial.
Nnamdi Kanu fit for trial, says Nigerian Medical Association
Nigeria· 2025-10-16
Prosecutor Adegboyega Awomolo opposed the move to transfer Kanu, citing security risks.
British citizen arrested in Kenya charged with terrorism and treason in Nigeria
Tanzania· 2025-09-28Adegboyega Awomolo is the prosecuting counsel who tendered the DSS report in court.
Court Admits DSS Report Linking Him to #EndSARSNigeria· 2025-06-19
Adegboyega Awomolo is the lead counsel for the federal government in the trial against Nnamdi Kanu.
Court bans Nnamdi Kanu’s sister-in-law for live-streaming trial proceedingsNigeria· 2025-05-06
Adegboyega Awomolo is the Federal Government counsel requesting confidentiality for witness identities in Kanu's trial.
DSS submits Radio Biafra devices in courtNigeria· 2025-04-30
Awomolo’s request led to the decision for witnesses to testify behind a screen in the terrorism case against Kanu.
FG's witnesses to testify behind screen in Kanu’s terrorism trialNigeria· 2025-04-29Chief Adegboyega Awomolo led the officials of the Body of Benchers during a visit in Abuja.
PDP land revocation not political, affects INEC, CBNNigeria· 2025-03-29
Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, was absent during the hearing, which stalled the case.
Court adjourns suit seeking to stop Kano LG allocations to April 14Nigeria· 2025-03-04
Adegboyega Awomolo is the prosecution counsel representing the Federal Government in Nnamdi Kanu's trial.
Court adjourns indefinitely as Kanu demands case transfer to S’EastNigeria· 2025-02-11
