Judge's wig with antique book and his glassesThe Nigerian Bar Association says it has identified seven lawyers that influenced judges to issue conflicting court orders, especially in political matters.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, Olumide Akpata, president of the NBA, said the seven lawyers, including a senior advocate of Nigeria , were found culpable by its investigating committee. Akpata said the indicted lawyers would have to defend themselves on allegations of judicial misconduct before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee .
“Some lawyers have been identified to have played roles in conflicting decisions that emanated from different courts recently. They are seven in number, including a senior advocate of Nigeria,” .“We are in the process of filing a petition against them before the LPDC. This is based on our determination to ensure that the system is protected, irrespective of those involved.”
A few months ago, different judges issued conflicting orders on the leadership crisis of the Peoples Democratic Party and on controversies regarding party candidates for the Anambra governorship election.
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