More aspirants have taken to social media to issue disclaimers against electoral campaigns and visits in compliance with the latest notice by the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA).

CITY LAWYER had yesterday chronicled the first set of aspirants to issue declaimers in line with the ECNBA warning against campaign visits and posts.

An aspirant stated that he was issuing the notice to the entire world since his disclaimer was not included in the CITY LAWYER publication, saying: “It has become important that I issue the above since the writer didn’t include my own disclaimer.”

The Committee had warned aspirants against embarking on campaigns and “campaign visit under any guise,” noting that it would disqualify any candidate found culpable.

In a notice made available to CITY LAWYER, the committee wrote: “Until the ECNBA declares campaigns open and set out the limited scope of such a campaign as provided in our Constitution, and relevant guidelines, no prospective candidate nor his/her supporters shall post, issue, print, publish, or display any campaign material, nor embark upon a campaign visit under any guise. Where evidence of such infraction is provided to the ECNBA, such a candidate shall be disqualified forthwith and shall not participate in the elections.”

CITY LAWYER however notes that issuance of disclaimers is not new to NBA Elections. Such disclaimers often follow warnings by the electoral body to mete out sanctions against aspirants or candidates in NBA Elections.

CITY LAWYER recalls that incumbent NBA General Secretary, Mr. Adesina Adegbite had issued a disclaimer on the eve of the 2022 NBA Elections. The notice reads:

NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER
Good evening, my respected colleagues

We are all aware that by the electoral guidelines put in place by the ECNBA, campaigns are to come to an end by 12 midnight today, 13/7/2022.

Accordingly, I take responsibility for all campaigns, literature, posts, etc that are made in my name or concerning my aspirations to be your General Secretary, _as at_ _11.59pm today,_ _13/7/2022._

Thereafter, any of such *campaigns, literature, posts, etc do not emanate from me or my teeming *supporters or my associates.

For the benefit of doubt and for emphasis, I hereby disclaim any campaigns, literature, posts, etc made in my name or concerning my aspirations to be your next General* *Secretary of NBA as from* 11.59pm today , 13/7/2022.

Thank you
Adesina Adegbite, Esq.,FICMC
Candidate for the position of the General Secretary of the NBA.
#nbadecides2022

Compliance Notice with ECNBA Directives Regarding Campaigning for NBA 2024 Elections

To All Concerned Parties,

I, Chukwuka Ikwuazom, SAN, a prospective candidate for the upcoming Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 2024 Elections, hereby issue this statement to affirm my commitment to adhering strictly to the directives issued by the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA).

In Notice No. 5 of April 1, 2024, the ECNBA has unequivocally banned any form of campaign activities by candidates and their supporters for the NBA 2024 Elections. In line with this directive, I urge all my esteemed supporters to refrain from engaging in any campaign efforts on my behalf, including but not limited to posting campaign materials or publications in my name, making donations, or any other form of promotional activities.

I wish to emphasize that I do not authorize or endorse any campaign activities undertaken on my behalf that contravene the directives of the ECNBA. As a prospective candidate for the NBA 2024 Elections, I am fully committed to upholding the principles of fairness and transparency in the electoral process, and I respect the authority of the ECNBA in regulating campaign activities.

Therefore, I call upon all my supporters to demonstrate their commitment to these principles by refraining from engaging in any form of campaigning on my behalf. Let us abide by the directives of the ECNBA and ensure a free, fair, and credible electoral process for the NBA 2024 Elections.

Thank you all.

Signed:

Chukwuka Ikwuazom, SAN

Important Notice to Supporters and Well-Wishers of Joyce Oduah
DISCLAIMER!

Distinguished Colleagues and Friends,

I wish to bring to your attention the recent circular released by the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) on April 1st, 2024, which strongly warned that no form of campaign is allowed except officially authorized by the ECNBA.

I deeply appreciate your invaluable support and enthusiasm for my aspirations. However, in strict compliance with the guidelines set forth by the Electoral Committee, I urge you to refrain from sharing any campaign materials or posts related to me — Joyce Oduah — until further notice.

I hereby disclaim any campaign materials or posts that may circulate in my name prior to official authorisation by the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association. Such materials are unauthorised and do not emanate from me. I urge my supporters to be vigilant and to await official communication from me regarding the commencement of the campaign.

Your cooperation and understanding in this matter are greatly appreciated, as it reflects your commitment to upholding the integrity of the electoral process. Together, we can ensure a fair and just campaign environment for all candidates.

Thank you

Joyce Oduah FICMC
Principal Partner, Joyce & Okey Oduah LP
Vice President West Africa Pan African Lawyer’s Union (PALU)
Imm. Past General Secretary NBA
Council Member, Commonwealth Lawyers Association
Fmr. Council Member International Bar Association
Principal Partner Joyce & Okey Oduah LP

NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER
Learned Seniors, Colleagues and Gentlemen of the Bar.

Sequel to the Notice No. 5 and warning issued by ECNBA, Mohammed I Tsav is hereby issuing a Notice of Disclaimer that he has not given consent or authorised any one to consult, post, campaign and solicit for vote or support under any pretext or guises or by any means that may undermine or breach the guidelines of ECNBA relating to 2024 NBA Election.

Therefore, M I. Tsav abides by the guidelines, notices and instructions of ECNBA and dissociates himself completely from publications by individuals or groups.

Thanks.

Friends of M. I. Tsav.
Olalekan I. Oladapo Esq.

Notice to all Supporters and Well-Wishers Of  Caroline Ladidi Anze-Bishop

DISCLAIMER!

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

New Month blessings to you and all yours.

I bring to your attention the recent circular released by the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) on April 1st, 2024, which strongly warned that no form of campaign is allowed except officially authorized by the ECNBA.

Iam deeply thankful for your invaluable support and enthusiasm for my aspirations. However, in strict compliance with the guidelines set forth by the Electoral Committee, please kindly refrain from sharing any campaign materials or posts related to me —Caroline Ladidi Anze-Bishop— until further notice.

I hereby disclaim any campaign materials or posts that may circulate in my name prior to official authorisation by the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association. Such materials are unauthorised and do not emanate from me. I urge my supporters to be vigilant and to await official communication from me regarding the commencement of the campaign.

Your cooperation and understanding in this matter is greatly solicited and appreciated, as it reflects your commitment to upholding the integrity of the electoral process. Together, we can get it right.

Thank you

Caroline Ladidi Anze-Bishop AICMC
NBA National Treasurer.

Compliance Notice with ECNBA Directives Regarding Campaigning for NBA 2024 Elections

Learned Silk, Seniors and Distinguished Colleagues,

I, Michael O Olorunmola Esq , an Aspirant in the upcoming Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 2024 Elections, hereby issue this statement to affirm my commitment to adhering strictly to the directives issued by the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA).

The ECNBA, in its Notice No. 5 published on 1st April, 2024, has expressly banned any form of campaign activities by Aspirants and their supporters for the NBA 2024 Elections.
In line with the said directives, I wish to implore all my esteemed supporters to refrain from engaging in any campaign activities on my behalf, including posting campaign materials or publications in my name, or any other form of promotional activities.

It needs be emphasized that I do not authorize or endorse any campaign activities undertaken on my behalf that contravene the directives of the ECNBA as I am fully committed to upholding the principles of fairness and transparency in the electoral process with absolute regard to the authority of the ECNBA in regulating campaign activities.

I, therefore, call upon all my supporters to abide by the directives of the ECNBA and ensure a free, fair, and credible electoral process for the NBA 2024 Elections.

Thank you all.

Signed:

Michael O. Olorunmola Esq

ECNBA Notice No 5 : Disclaimer by Bridget Ijeoma Edokwe Esq
In compliance with the guidelines set forth by the ECNBA in Notice Number 5 which prohibits Campaign under any guise, I wish to categorically State that I, Bridget Ijeoma Edokwe Esq, hereby pledge to abide by the said Notice.

I hereby disclaim and disassociate myself from any publication in whatsoever form, that will contravene the ECNBA Directive on election. Any such material does not have my authority nor the Authority of my Leaders, Learned Friends and Supporters.

I humbly plead with all my Leaders, Learned Friends, and supporters to respect ECNBA Ban on Campaign and adhere strictly to the ECNBA’s Notice Number 5 while we wait for the campaign period as will be allowed by the ECNBA.

I am grateful for the overwhelming encouragement, support and prayers that I have received in my quest to serve the Bar.

May God’s blessings Continue to abide with us always.

Bridget Ijeoma Edokwe Esq
Publisher, barristerng.com law and politics news blog

DISCLAIMER!!! ⚠️

I, LAWRENCE AYEWA Esq after carefully going through ECNBA NOTICE NO 5, hereby unequivocally state that:

I will abide by the warning, advice and directive contained in the said Notice.

I have not and will not authorise any body, individual or body corporate to issue any statement, publication, hashtag or use my image as emoji in any WhatsApp group.

I have not given or authorised any body, individual or corporate to place any good will message for me in any Law Week Magazine of any branch.

Nobody should hashtag any publication with my name or mention the word Assistant Publicity in the same sentence with my name or image!

Any person doing so, is STRICTLY on his or her own and would be adjudged as my enemy working to get ECNBA to slam its harm on me!

It has become important that I issue the above.

Since the writer didn’t include my own disclaimer

Lawrence Shegun Ayewa

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