Barrister Christopher Chidera, a lawyer and public policy analyst, has stated that the arrest of Emeritus Professor Martin Aghaji serves as evidence that the persecution of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is politically motivated rather than a legal matter. Aghaji had previously issued an independent report regarding Kanu's health condition.

The Enugu chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has condemned the arrest of Prof. Martin Aghaji, a well-known cardiothoracic surgeon, and is seeking explanations from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the police regarding the circumstances of his arrest.

Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), stated that Kanu is serving a life imprisonment sentence due to his activism for his people. Ejimakor emphasized that Kanu's imprisonment is not related to personal matters such as property ownership in Kenya or infidelity, but rather his decision to advocate for Biafra's cause.

At a press conference in Lagos, a group of lawyers led by Liborous Oshoma urged President Tinubu to ensure justice in the case of former minister Uche Nnaji. They praised the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for initiating an investigation but expressed concerns over delays in the judicial process, calling for prompt action to bring Nnaji to justice.

The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has called for the immediate release of journalist Stanley Ugagbe, who was detained shortly after his employer, Secret Reporters, published an investigative report. IPI Nigeria urged security operatives to ensure Ugagbe's release in a statement signed by its Secretary.

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised alarms regarding the remand of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore, labeling it a threat to Nigeria's democracy. His comments came after a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, where Justice Mohammed Umar ordered Sowore's remand in Kuje Prison pending further proceedings.