Tee_Esq.✌🏾

Lawyer! Car Guy! Poultry Farmer! CAC Accredited Agent!!!

[Tee_Esq.✌🏾 @I_am_Terror___]

It’s a week already since I was called to the Largest Bar in Africa… Victory feels so good!
Meanwhile, henceforth, Call Me Daddy Esq!

POV: GOD DID. ❤️

[focus @focusEsq]

JULY IS HISTORIC FOR ME.

[E.P Aninze Esq. @EkeneAninze]

I just randomly remembered when Olisa Agbakoba advanced one of the funniest arguments ever witnessed in criminal law.

So on the 24th of August, 1981, in Yaba, Lagos State, a man called Onuoha Kalu was having a heated argument with Agbai Ezikpe.

Out of excessive anger, Onuoha Kalu unlawfully st@bbed Agbai in the neck with the broken end of a Star Lager beer bottle.

Eyewitnesses apprehended Kalu immediately after the att@ck and held him until the Police arrived at the scene.

Kalu was later arrested and arraigned before the Lagos State High Court.

The prosecution called six witnesses and closed its case.

At the end of the trial, the Lagos State High Court convicted Kalu of mur.der and sentenced him to de@th under Section 319(1) of the Criminal Code of Lagos State.

But that was not the end of the matter.

Olisa Agbakoba took the case all the way to the Supreme Court, where he advanced one of the most interesting arguments ever made in a mur.der case.

According to Agbakoba, the right to life is an absolute, fundamental right.

He tried to convince the Supreme Court that any law permitting a court or the State to terminate the life of its citizens is inherently unconstitutional because it contradicts the primary purpose of constitutional protection of life by that same State.

He focused heavily on the method of execution, particularly hanging, and the "death row phenomenon."

His argument was that de@th penalty should be abolished.

Why?

Because it is degrading and inhumane for the State to keep a convict on de@th row for a prolonged period, combined with the inherent cruelty of hanging.

He convinced the court that such an act offends the dignity of the person, which the State has a duty to protect.

But after Justice Anthony Ikechukwu Iguh, who read the lead judgment, was done listening to the arguments, he rejected them.

The Court held that the prohibition against "inhuman or degrading treatment" could not be read to invalidate the de@th penalty.

Why?

Because the same Constitution permitted the de@th penalty under Section 30 of the 1979 Constitution.

Hence, the execution itself could not legally be defined as an unconstitutional form of torture or degradation.

The Supreme Court emphasized that the abolition of the de@th penalty is a legislative responsibility.

Its role, according to the Court, is to interpret the law as it stands. Any policy decision to abolish capital punishment must originate from the National Assembly through a constitutional amendment.

In the end, Kalu's de@th sentence was affirmed by the Court.

But imagine if Agbakoba had succeeded.

Today, the doctrine of the de@th penalty for cases of mur.der could have been abolished in Nigeria.

It would have been that one argument, one case and one Supreme Court decision that could have completely changed the face of criminal law in Nigeria.

That case is still being cited by lawyers today as Onuoha Kalu v. The State (1998) 13 NWLR (Pt. 583) 531.

I am Ekene Aninze, Esq.

[Uhunoma. @Uhunomas7]

African Dad😭💔.

[sam.... @ohamz____]

My definition of growth? Growing up with my mum by my side.

[Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro @MuyiwaAkinboro]

Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending the Arewa Young Lawyers Forum Summit in Kano, where I engaged with some of the brightest and most passionate young members of our profession.

The future of the Nigerian Bar will be shaped by the quality of leadership we provide today and the opportunities we create for the next generation of lawyers. It was inspiring to listen to the perspectives, aspirations, and concerns of young practitioners who remain committed to the ideals of our profession despite the challenges they face.

I commend the leadership of the Arewa Young Lawyers Forum for creating a platform that encourages meaningful dialogue, mentorship, and professional development. Initiatives like this strengthen our Bar and remind us that investing in young lawyers is investing in the future of justice in Nigeria.

I remain convinced that the Bar must work for every lawyer, regardless of age, geography, or years in practice. We must continue to build an Association that listens, supports, and creates opportunities for all.

My sincere appreciation goes to the organisers for the warm reception and to every lawyer who participated in the Summit.

I look forward to continuing these important conversations as we collectively shape the future of our great Association.

#ArewaYoungLawyersForum #NBA #YoungLawyers #Leadership #AareOlumuyiwaAkinboroSAN #TheBarForEveryLawyer

[YabaLeftOnline @yabaleftonline]

As how? 😩😭

[YabaLeftOnline @yabaleftonline]

This is nice❤️

[Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro @MuyiwaAkinboro]

Yesterday, I had the distinct honour of joining the Body of Benchers at the Call to Bar Ceremony to formally welcome the newest members of our noble profession.

Witnessing another generation of bright, determined and accomplished young lawyers take the oath of call was both inspiring and reassuring. Their admission to the Bar marks not only the fulfilment of years of hard work and sacrifice but also the beginning of a lifelong commitment to justice, integrity and service.

As a Life Bencher, it was a privilege to receive these new colleagues into the Nigerian Bar and to remind them that the wig and gown they now wear represent far more than professional status, they are enduring symbols of honour, responsibility and fidelity to the Rule of Law.

I congratulate every newly called lawyer and wish you a career defined by excellence, courage and meaningful service to humanity.

Welcome to the Bar, Learned Colleagues.

The future of our profession is brighter because of you.

Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN
Candidate for the Office of President, Nigerian Bar Association (2026–2028)
Life Bencher | FCIArb (UK) | FCIMC
Past General Secretary, Nigerian Bar Association.

#CallToBar2026 #CalledToTheBar #LifeBencher #NigerianBarAssociation #YoungLawyers #RuleOfLaw #LegalProfession #AareOlumuyiwaAkinboroSAN #ProjectBar #RebuildRepositionRestore

[Odinaka Abugu @OAbugu96976]

Please don't scroll , I tried so hard 🥺

[Deedaat Esq FICMC. @deedatAhmadd]

The Bar will be great again, our next Olumide Akpata.

[Deedaat Esq FICMC. @deedatAhmadd]

ILORIN 2026.

A memorable day with the distinguished members of the NBA Ilorin Branch.

Akinboro SAN participate in the Annual General Meeting of the NBA Ilorin Branch and engage with colleagues who remain deeply committed to the growth and future of our profession.

[AREMU THE LAW. @AREMUMUSA1]

To our prospective NEW WIGS welcome to your month. @bodyofbenchers @NigBarAssoc

[Tee_Esq.✌🏾 @I_am_Terror___]

@Justwandyy First off, Femi was complimenting you and you weren’t scared for your life??
Oh Chim.

[Deedaat Esq FICMC. @deedatAhmadd]

@mrfestusogun Akinboro all the way.

[AGBO OBINNAYA @AgboObinnaya]

I know a colleague of mine who takes just one client for the whole year. He runs a solo private law practice and the client pays him 250 million naira yearly. He invests part of the money in mutual funds so he gets returns every month. The rest of money goes to family vacation, helping the poor and maintaining his lifestyle. The client is his Dad.

[Toun Yinusa Esq. @tounmyinusa]

Lawyers are asking for vol 2😃 I've got some beautiful reviews from the bench and bar🥰

[Toun Yinusa Esq. @tounmyinusa]

Honoured to present INFLUENCER to @YemieFash today. I've heard so much about his impact on Nigerian youth, and no doubt, with the conversations we had today on impacting the young minds, he is the voice to the voiceless. Thank you sir for sharing your dreams with me. I look forward to more of your impact on the youth.