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Motunrayo was saved from the jaws of injustice!!!
This is how it all went down!
Let the pictures tell it all!
@darknbold1 I attempted around 2:30am; past 3 and 6:48am this morning, I was unable to vote till it was closed.
Well said📌
I have been at it since. Either the OTPs sent are returned as invalid, or I get the message, "Unable to send authentication code at the moment." Complaints of systemic disenfranchisement abound.
What exactly is difficult about organising a free, fair, credible, and seamless election for a professional body of NBA's pedigree?
Why must the "grab it and run with it" approach become our reality? What exactly is at the NBA top seat level that malpractices and irregularities are being deployed to confer undue advantages on some candidates over others?
If this election were going in favour of my candidate and the circumstances were the same, I would have publicly expressed my reservations. I would publicly distance myself from the candidate if I establish his involvement.
If things were seamless and transparent, and my candidate lost, I would publicly congratulate the winner, but what we see now is an indictment on our association and what we ought to stand for.
The template used by rogue political class where they win election at all cost and rely on the tedious and often prolonged election matters to perpetuate themselves in office has been borrowed by our bar. "You can go to court".
I am troubled that purported "voices of the people" and self-styled fighters for constitutional democracy are lauding this glaring embarrassment of a selection.
You should be as worried as I am if your candidate had ti be rigged in to be the leader of the bar. It questions your calling, the profession, and puts a question mark on all of us.
Everytime, senior lawyers are dragged here for being the "problem" of the profession, but these are young colleagues celebrating an election that is patently, and latently marred by irregularities. Lauding ECNBA when you can see all these?
I wish the NBA were not a compulsory association for lawyers. I feel like a teenager locked in the same room with people doing what I promised my father and mother never to do.
This is all that I have to say on this (s)election.
I have been at it since. Either the OTPs sent are returned as invalid, or I get the message, "Unable to send authentication code at the moment." Complaints of systemic disenfranchisement abound.
What exactly is difficult about organising a free, fair, credible, and seamless election for a professional body of NBA's pedigree?
Why must the "grab it and run with it" approach become our reality? What exactly is at the NBA top seat level that malpractices and irregularities are being deployed to confer undue advantages on some candidates over others?
If this election were going in favour of my candidate and the circumstances were the same, I would have publicly expressed my reservations. I would publicly distance myself from the candidate if I establish his involvement.
If things were seamless and transparent, and my candidate lost, I would publicly congratulate the winner, but what we see now is an indictment on our association and what we ought to stand for.
The template used by rogue political class where they win election at all cost and rely on the tedious and often prolonged election matters to perpetuate themselves in office has been borrowed by our bar. "You can go to court".
I am troubled that purported "voices of the people" and self-styled fighters for constitutional democracy are lauding this glaring embarrassment of a selection.
You should be as worried as I am if your candidate had ti be rigged in to be the leader of the bar. It questions your calling, the profession, and puts a question mark on all of us.
Everytime, senior lawyers are dragged here for being the "problem" of the profession, but these are young colleagues celebrating an election that is patently, and latently marred by irregularities. Lauding ECNBA when you can see all these?
I wish the NBA were not a compulsory association for lawyers. I feel like a teenager locked in the same room with people doing what I promised my father and mother never to do.
This is all that I have to say on this (s)election.
RE NBA Elections 2026:
I do not believe the voting portal was hacked, nor do I think the votes currently reflected are irregular. The issue appears far simpler than many are suggesting:
1. Capacity failure: The voting platform was evidently not equipped to handle the surge in voter traffic and collapsed shortly after voting commenced. That points to inadequate preparation and infrastructure planning by the ECNBA, not necessarily foul play.
2. The recorded votes are likely organic: There is no compelling basis, at least from the information currently available, to conclude that the votes displayed on the portal were manipulated. It is entirely plausible that Mrs. B legitimately received the 12,000 votes attributed to her.
The real concern is that thousands of eligible voters were effectively disenfranchised because they could not receive OTPs or access the voting portal. That is a serious structural and administrative failure on the part of the ECNBA.
Before attributing every system failure to hackers or sabotage, we should consider the more obvious explanation: inadequate preparation for an election of this scale.
@RidwanuLlah It was really a sham. I was unable to vote although the election timeline, despite repeated attempts. I hope this election is cancelled and reconsidered. It was really a poor reflection of our “esteemed” association
@NigBarAssoc I’m still unable to vote, the link isn’t loading
A few minutes ago, I sent the attached letter to the ECNBA in relation to the issues surrounding the NBA general elections earlier scheduled for today.
This is wild!
EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture of University, Radio Station, 46 Other Properties Linked to Malami
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, secured the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Among the forfeited properties are Rayhaan University, Kebbi State, including the Rayhaan University Permanent Site, Rayhaan University Temporary Site, Rayhaan University Third Site, the Rayhaan University Vice Chancellor's House and Rayhaan Radio along Sani Abacha Bypass Road, Birnin Kebbi.
Delivering judgment, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, held that the Commission had successfully established that the properties were reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities and were not acquired from lawful sources of income.
The properties finally forfeited to the Federal Government are: a luxury duplex at Amazon Street, Plot No. 3011 within Cadastral Zone A06, Maitama District, Abuja (File No. AN 11352); a two-winged large three-storey building situated at No. 3 Onitsha Crescent, Area 11, Garki, Cadastral Zone A03, Abuja (formerly Harmonia Hotels Limited); Plot 683, Jabi District, Cadastral Zone B04, comprising a five-storey building (now luxurious Meethaq Hotels Ltd., Jabi, with 53 rooms/suites); Property No. 3130 within Cadastral Zone A04, Asokoro District, FCT, Abuja, comprising terraces; Property No. 3 Rhine Street, Maitama, Abuja (Meethaq Hotels Ltd., Maitama, with 15 rooms); and Plot No. 1241B, Asokoro District (No. 11A Yakubu Gowon Crescent), Asokoro District.
Others are: Shop No. C52, Citiscape – Shariff Plaza, Plot 739, Cadastral Zone A07, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II, FCT, Abuja; No. 4 Ahmadu Bello Way, Nasarawa GRA, Kano; Plot 157, Lamido Nasarawa GRA, Kano; a commercial plaza comprising commercial toilets, laundering facilities, warehouse tanks adjacent to Birnin Kebbi Market; 100 hectares of land along Birnin Kebbi–Jega Road; and another 100 hectares of land along Birnin Kebbi–Jega Road.
Others are: a four-bedroom bungalow at Gesse Phase II, Birnin Kebbi; Shops Nos. A36 and B3, Vegas Mall, Wuse II, Abuja; No. 26 Babbi Drive, BUA Estate, Abuja; No. 27 EFAB Estate, 5th Avenue, 59th Crescent, Gwarimpa, Abuja; a four-bedroom house with two-room boys' quarters at No. 10B Doka Crescent, Abakpa GRA, Kaduna; Plot No. 13, IPENT 7 Estate, Karsana District, Abuja; a bedroom duplex with boys' quarters at No. 12 Yalinga Street, off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja; two warehouse shops B40 and B46, Wuse Market, Abuja; acquisition of twin houses at Zone E, Apo Legislative Quarters, Cadastral Zone B01, Plot 1401, Gudu District, Abuja; and properties acquired by Khadimiyya for Justice & Development Initiative at the Academic Garden City, Birnin Kebbi, sold by the Federal Housing Authority Mortgage, namely: nine units of three-bedroom bungalows, three units of two-bedroom bungalows, and 5.4 hectares of land.
Also forfeited are the Rayhaan Agro Allied Factory in Kebbi State, including the factory buildings, factory machines and plant units, factory mosque, Rayhaan Mill staff quarters, and the Rayhaan Bustan Building.
Others are assets at Azbir Arena, Kebbi State, including Azbir Hotel, Printing Press, Gallery, Gardens, Mosque, Azbir Clothing, and Azbir Pharmacy and Supermarket.
Other forfeited properties include the Al-Afiya Energy tanker garage opposite Rayhaan University Health Centre along Sani Abacha Bypass Road, Birnin Kebbi; Rayhaan Security House off Sani Abacha Bypass, Birnin Kebbi; an uncompleted two-storey plaza located opposite Central Motor Park (Eastern Park), Birnin Kebbi; Amasdul Oil and Gas Ltd. filling station structure along Sani Abacha Bypass Road, Birnin Kebbi, near Jambali Automobile Workshop; the assets of Zeennoor Hotel at Kabuga Satellite Town, off Gwarzo Road, Kano, with 131 rooms; Zeennoor Mosque at Kabuga Satellite Town, off Gwarzo Road, Kano; and the old Zeennoor Hotel building.
It would be recalled that on January 6, 2026, Justice Emeka Nwite granted the interim forfeiture order following an ex parte motion moved by counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN.
Sequel to the granting of the interim forfeiture order, and in compliance with the order of the court, the EFCC published the interim order in national dailies, inviting interested persons to come forward and show cause why the final forfeiture order should not be granted in favour of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The EFCC subsequently filed a motion for the final forfeiture of all the properties.
Meanwhile, following the publication of the interim order, Mr. Malami, SAN, and 14 other persons, mainly his family members and associates, filed applications to show cause and also urged the court to set aside the interim forfeiture order on the properties. They further challenged the jurisdiction of the court to grant the order and urged it not to grant the final forfeiture order.
The case was heard before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on May 27, 2026, and the matter was thereafter adjourned for judgment.
Delivering judgment on Wednesday, the court held that the EFCC had sufficiently established that the 48 properties were reasonably suspected to have been acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities, and that the respondents failed to discharge the evidential burden placed on them, as they could not show the legitimate sources of the funds used in acquiring the properties.
The court further held that the respondents merely claimed ownership of the properties without providing proof of how they acquired them with funds from lawful sources.
According to the court, non conviction-based forfeiture proceedings require respondents to adduce evidence showing the lawful sources of the funds used in acquiring the properties, and not merely make bare assertions of ownership.
NBA SECURES LANDMARK JUDGMENT ON THE STATUS OF LAWYERS IN THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to formally inform all members of our dear association of the landmark judgment delivered by the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja Judicial Division, on 10 July 2026 in Suit No. NICN/ABJ/264/2025: Incorporated Trustees of the Nigerian Bar Association v. Police Service Commission & 5 Ors.
This public interest action was instituted by the Nigerian Bar Association through the Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL) to seek judicial interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of the Police Act, 2020 and the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners, 2023, particularly as they relate to the status, functions, and deployment of legal practitioners serving within the Nigeria Police Force.
In a well-considered judgment, the Court upheld substantial aspects of the NBA’s claims and made important declarations and consequential orders, including:
1. Declaring that police officers who are legal practitioners but have not been appointed or upgraded as Legal Officers cannot perform the duties of Legal Officers in the Nigeria Police Force, except in relation to criminal prosecutions permitted by law;
2. Restraining such officers from holding themselves out as Legal Officers or performing the responsibilities attached to that office, save as expressly authorised by law;
3. Declaring that the Police Service Commission, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Inspector-General of Police have a mandatory statutory obligation under Section 66(3) of the Police Act, 2020 to deploy legally qualified police officers to every Police Division in Nigeria to promote and ensure human rights compliance; and
4. Directing the relevant authorities to comply with that statutory obligation by assigning at least one legally qualified police officer to every Police Division across the Federation.
Although the Court did not grant all the reliefs sought by the Association, particularly the prayer for the automatic upgrading of police lawyers to the rank of Superintendent of Police, the judgment represents a significant advancement in the development of legal practice within the Nigeria Police Force and reinforces the importance of statutory compliance, professionalism, and respect for the rule of law.
This decision also affirms the indispensable role of legal practitioners within law enforcement institutions and strengthens the framework for the protection of constitutional rights through improved legal oversight at the divisional level.
I commend the leadership of SPIDEL for conceiving and pursuing this important public interest litigation. I particularly congratulate the Chairman of the SPIDEL Public Interest Litigation Committee, Olukunle Ogheneovo Edun, SAN, the entire legal team, and every member of the Committee whose dedication, industry, and commitment made this remarkable achievement possible.
This judgment is another demonstration of our commitment to promoting the rule of law, strengthening public institutions, defending the integrity of the legal profession, and advancing reforms that serve the public interest.
The Association will carefully review the judgment, monitor its implementation, and take such further steps as may be necessary to ensure that its objectives are fully realised in accordance with the law.
Please accept the assurances of my highest professional regards.
Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN
President
Nigerian Bar Association
Your dues are in one place. Your CPD is somewhere else. Your practice licence is on a third platform. Your directory profile is on a fourth.
To get a letter of good standing, you visit two portals and wait three days. For a document that should take five minutes.
The NBA already has all the pieces. An app. A portal. An ICLE platform. A stamp and seal ecosystem. A Find a Lawyer directory.
None of them talk to each other.
NBA One changes that. One login. One dashboard. Every NBA service in one place, tied to your Supreme Court Number. Delivered in 18 months.
This is what a modern Bar looks like.
Saturday 18 July 2026. Vote LOA.
#ElevateTheBar #VoteLOA #NBAOne #DigitalTransformation #LOA2026 #18July #NBAElection2026
As the Nigerian Bar Association's Presidential election approaches, I have made my position clear: the NBA does not have an idea problem. It has an implementation problem.
The issue with the NBA has never been a lack of ideas but a lack of will to implement them. I offer that will and, unlike most candidates, I can point to what I have already delivered when given a mandate.
As Chairman of the NBA Lagos Branch from 2019 to 2021, I convened the Remuneration Committee whose recommendations were adopted nationally and became the 2023 Legal Practitioners Remuneration Order, now subsidiary legislation under the Legal Practitioners Act. My administration also raised approximately ₦15 million in COVID-19 welfare palliatives for members, secured a health insurance partnership with Hygeia for branch members, and covered 50 per cent of CIArb certification fees for 100 lawyers.
My manifesto, ‘Elevate the Bar: A Modern NBA That Works for Every Lawyer’, is built on practical, implementable reforms. It proposes NBA One, a unified digital platform that brings every fragmented NBA service together, and an e-Remuneration Platform to make the existing Remuneration Order enforceable in the daily workflow of every practising lawyer.
This election is about more than promises. It is about proven capacity, credible leadership, and the will to deliver.
Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN
Candidate, NBA Presidential Election 2026
#ElevateTheBar
#NigerianBarAssociation
#NBA26
#LateefOmoyemiAkangbe
@mrfestusogun Correct me if I’m wrong, My Lord is in Ikeja division right?
Distinguished Colleagues,
The Nigerian Bar Association is not merely a professional body that advocates for lawyers. It is, by the nature of the profession it represents and the historical role it has played in Nigerian life, the institutional conscience of the democracy. Its members are Officers of the Court. When courts are undermined, when judicial appointments are politicised, when security agencies harass lawyers in the execution of their professional duties, the Association is expected to speak clearly, promptly, and without equivocation.
In recent times, that voice has been inconsistent. There have been moments of admirable clarity. There have also been moments when the position of the Bar was unclear, delayed, or absent at precisely the junctures when its authority was most needed.
An LOA presidency will restore that voice with clarity and institutional consistency.
We will maintain a zero-tolerance posture on disobedience of lawful court orders and will not hesitate to exhaust every legal mechanism available to protect, defend, and uphold the rule of law in Nigeria. The position of the Bar will be stated promptly and publicly on every matter of judicial integrity, democratic governance, and constitutional adherence. Nobody will be in doubt about where the Bar stands.
We will advocate forcefully for competitive remuneration for judicial officers, whose financial vulnerability in the current economic environment creates the conditions in which corruption takes root and judicial independence is eroded. We will champion transparent, merit-based processes for the appointment of judges and justices, free from the political interference that has in recent years compromised public confidence in the Bench.
We will strengthen the NBA Human Rights Institute and establish clear protocols for every member on how to respond when security agencies abuse or harass lawyers in the performance of their professional obligations. We will establish a Lawyers' Defence Fund to provide practical financial and legal support to members who become victims of human rights violations.
The NBA Law Reform Commission will be adequately resourced to serve as the Association's active interface with the National Assembly, representing the Bar at public hearings, organising training for legislators on the legal implications of proposed legislation, and working systematically to identify and update obsolete statutes.
The NBA must once again be the fearless conscience of this democracy. Not occasionally. Consistently. That is what officers of the court owe the society that depends on them.
Vote LOA. 18 July 2026.
#ElevateTheBar #VoteLOA #RuleOfLaw #JudicialIndependence #LOA2026 #NBAElection2026
All I can say to this is that intelligent people are dangerous. Fear them!
Having carefully conducted a granular study of the LPA, the NIMCA and relevant enactments, I am persuaded that the HAGF acted within an arguable statutory remit, and I find the NBA’s response, with respect, to have placed greater emphasis on institutional autonomy than on the
@The_Ogundipe That part irks me when typing it in a counter-affidavit. However, I still put it as a necessity 😁
And I thought dragging JSC was limited to our jurisdiction only…
1/10
Justice Thomas’ dissent is hands down one of the MOST intellectually dishonest legal opinions I have EVER seen.
It should be clear to every American he is a compromised political actor - not a respectable member of this bench.
BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court votes to uphold Birthright Citizenship in a 5-4 ruling.
First Class Upper?
“I Went to Babcock University. I Studied Biochemistry. I Graduated With First Class Honours. Best Student in My Set” — CarterEfe Shares Proof He Actually Graduated With ‘First Class Upper’
There is a disturbing trend of young lawyers trying to be concise.
A 2nd-year drafted an executive summary for a banking client using bullet points and plain English.
She proudly stated that she reduced a 50-page compliance memo into a 2-page brief.
I asked her if she thought the client was paying $950 an hour for brevity.
She muttered something about respecting the CEO's time.
I explained that clients don't pay us to solve their problems quickly.
They pay us to make their problems look so incomprehensible that only we can solve them.
I made her rewrite the summary using dense, impenetrable legalese.
It took her 12 hours to bury the conclusion on page 42.
The client called me the next morning to thank us for our incredibly thorough analysis.
Clarity is a customer service concept.
We are in the business of intellectual intimidation.
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