John Ekeleme

A Right activists, a philanthropist, a Political Analyst, a Career couch and social commentator.

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

@instablog9ja Apply and pay for the lectures!

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

The dignity of the bar is quite germane to the free and fair hearing of any matter in the court.

[Nigerian Bar Association @NigBarAssoc]

NO JUDGE HAS THE POWER TO ORDER A LAWYER TO KNEEL IN COURT

The Nigerian Bar Association is concerned about reports of an incident that occurred on Monday, 16 March 2026, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, involving Honourable Justice Mohammed Umar and a legal practitioner, Mr. Marshall Abubakar, who appeared as lead defence counsel to Mr. Omoyele Sowore @sowore. According to reports, the learned trial judge, in response to counsel raising his voice while addressing the court on the suitability of a hearing date, directed the lawyer to step out of the Bar and kneel down, alongside issuing threats of committal for contempt.

The NBA views this development with utmost seriousness, given its implications for the dignity of the legal profession and the sanctity of the courtroom.

The courtroom is a temple of justice, governed by law, procedure, and decorum. While judges are vested with the authority to maintain order and discipline in their courts, such authority must be exercised strictly within the bounds of the law and established judicial standards. The power to punish for contempt is well recognised; however, it is circumscribed by defined legal procedures designed to ensure fairness, objectivity, and respect for the rights and dignity of all persons appearing before the court.

A judex directing a legal practitioner or indeed any person whatsoever to kneel in court is not a recognised judicial sanction under our laws and does not align with the standards of judicial conduct expected on the Bench. The dignity of the court must be preserved not only in outcome but also in process, and this includes the manner in which judicial authority is exercised. If a judge is of the view that a person has acted in a manner that is contemptuous of the court, the judge MUST follow the accepted way of conducting proceedings for such allegations.

We reiterate that legal practitioners bear a corresponding duty to conduct themselves with restraint, professionalism, and respect for the court at all times. While lawyers are entitled, indeed obligated, to advocate firmly and fearlessly on behalf of their clients, such advocacy must always be exercised within the bounds of courtesy and decorum. Disagreements with the court, no matter how strongly felt, must be expressed through proper legal channels and not in a manner that disrupts proceedings or undermines the authority of the court.

The legal profession thrives on a delicate but essential balance, one rooted in mutual respect between the Bar and the Bench. This relationship is fundamental to the administration of justice and must be jealously guarded.

The NBA calls for calm and restraint on all sides and urges that any grievances arising from courtroom incidents be addressed through appropriate institutional and disciplinary mechanisms. Where necessary, the Association will engage with relevant authorities to ensure that the rule of law, professional standards, and judicial ethics are upheld.

Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN
President, Nigerian Bar Association

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

This is a great job you have started my dear brother Alex. With your likes our region would become the destination for academic competitions to drive the system towards meritocracy as against nepotism.

[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

Sterling Bank will be giving us N60 million for prizes only towards 2027 South East Maths Olympiad.

This is now by far the biggest academic event in the country.

We are projecting to have up to 100k students in participation for 2027 and we will also remain transparent in every step.

Senior category winner takes N10 million
Junior category winner takes N5 million
Primary category winner takes N3 million

Teachers in each category takes N3 million

Schools for each winner takes N5 million

Every student that qualifies for round of 45 gets N100k

Second position gets N1 million
Thirst position gets N500k

The winners will represent us in 2027 International STEM Olympiad finals and also 2027 German Maths Olympiad Grand Finale.

Participation is FREE for every child who lives or schools in the South East regardless of your nationality or tribe.

We are on track to build the greatest workforce from Africa and we will make education highly rewarding and exciting like never seen before.

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

@SegunShowunmi @mehdirhasan This is reverse psychology. Nigerian journalists that do hand you guys with questionnaire before interview have been making heroes out of so many empty vessels in yhe country parading themselves in corridors of power as leaders.

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

@ShehuSani More shameful and pathetic than what he said is seeing people fighting for their god as against allowing their god to fight for them. The only crime in Nigeria is that which the law provided for and it's punishment also provided for.

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

@BashirAhmaad Worse than this statement is someone threatening to fight for a god as against the god fighting for his worshipers. A crime can only be that act or ommission which is defined in our laws and it's punishment provided by such law.

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

Missing Calvin Bassey is quite a huge blow for Nigeria. The guy has become so good in the defense. Quite a long time we had such a good defender. #NIGMOR

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

The Ghanaian referee is not officiating rightly in this match #NIGMOR

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

Caf dhould look into ehy we can not even see Nigerian fans in the stadium. Not even the sound of our ever blowing trumpet. Morocco is not fair to other countries. #NIGMOR

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

Akor is not really in this match!#NIGMOR

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

@Jowizazaa_gives Progressing

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

@TobennaErojikwe Thank you for this selfless knowledge sharing. This is actually a fit that many senior lawyers lack, the act of sharing knowledge with younger lawyers. This would actually benefit many lawyers, especially younger lawyers, to gain knowledge and also obtain the almighty CPD points.

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

Acts as this must be condemned by all well-meaning memebers of the society. Putting powers in the hands of non state actors has never ended well. Unfortunately, ours is government without a good history of the past nor are we even ready to change.These rascals should be arrested!

[Maxwell Wisdom @Kvngwizzy01]

URGENT CALL FOR JUSTICE: Anambra State Government
Must Act Now
We strongly condemn the brutal assault and violation of rights of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members by operatives of Operation Udo Ga-Achi or 'Agunechemba Vigilante Group' in Anambra State. On July 23, 2025,

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

@buzo4reel Pray for us.

[Morris Monye @Morris_Monye]

Message from the Obidient Movement
(Mobilization)

Please share across platforms.

Your Whatsapp, TikTok, Facebook

A New Nigeria is POssible.

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

Believe me, there is something fundamentally wrong with our system. Even being a Rev. Father was not able to salvage this mediocrity. This event would surely be used for the turn of Benue people to endorse the 2027 ambitions...! #BenueIsBleeding #benueattack

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

Dele should be released by the Nigerian Police Force. We have laws on defamation. If he has committed any against Afe Babalola, he should seek redress in the law court, not using the police to harrass citizens. #FreeDeleFarotimiNow
#FreeDeleFarotimiNow

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

Dr. Rubben Abatti should should be cautioned by Arise TV. The act of trying to bully Ojideka Ojiokpe should not be tolerated in the media space. Ojideka was right when she pointed out that Dr. Rubben generalized his assertion yesterday. He should be called to order...!

[John Ekeleme @mazipolitical]

The images and videos coming out of Maiduguri are quite devastating. By now, hundreds of helicopters should have been mobilized to rescue citizens from this calamity. May God come to their aid...!

[Pixelverse @pixelverse_xyz]

Pixelverse, the emerging game ecosystem and entertainment studio, raised $5.5M from top VCs and Web3 founders.

Investors include @Delphi_Digital , @MeritCircle_IO , @MechanismCap , @BitscaleLabs and more, along with angel investors like @borgetsebastien , @dingalingts , @graildoteth and @LucaNetz