NBA PRESIDENCY: ENDORSEMENT WAR RAGES, AS BAR LEADERS BACK GADZAMA, MAIKYAU

An endorsement battle seems to be raging among the leading presidential candidates, CITY LAWYER can authoritatively report.

Bar Leaders among others are currently lining behind their preferred candidates in the hope that this will sway eligible voters to tag along.

Each endorsement is celebrated by the campaign organisations with flashy flyers highlighting the testimonial about the candidate.

CITY LAWYER observes that the endorsements are not limited to the presidential candidates, as some candidates especially for national offices have also been receiving testimonials from close aides and associates.

Among those who have thrown their weight behind the presidential aspiration of Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN are incumbent Ondo State Governor and former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu SAN; former Chairman of the Body of Benchers, Chief George Uwechue SAN; foremost human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana SAN, and former Deputy Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Prof. Ernest Ojukwu SAN.

Others are leading chartered arbitrator, Prof. Paul Obo Idornigie SAN; Messrs Zik Obi and Chuks Ikokwu, both former Presidents of Otu Oka Iwu (Law Society), the umbrella body of lawyers of Igbo extraction; Chief Martin Ogunleye, former Chairman of NBA Lagos Branch; Mr. Sylvester Udemezue, a Lecturer at the Nigerian Law School, and Hadiza Nasir Ahmad, former member of NBA Electoral Reform and Audit Committee.

On his part, Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau SAN has garnered endorsements from equally eminent Bar Leaders including Mrs. Hairat Ade-Balogun OON, a Life Bencher; foremost arbitrator and former NBA Treasurer, Mrs. Funke Adekoya SAN; former Chairman of NBA Legal Profession Regulation Review Committee, Dr. Anthony Idigbe SAN, and Mallam Yusuf Ali SAN, pioneer Chairman, NBA Section on Legal Practice (SLP).

Others are Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN; Chief Adebayo Adelodun SAN; Mr. K. K. Eleja SAN; Prof. Wahab Egbewole SAN; former NBA General Secretary, Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN and Mr. Abdul Mohammed SAN

An aide of Taidi told CITY LAWYER that “We need to take our time to compile the list. I have asked our team members to work on it.” He was yet to revert at press time.

The NBA Election is scheduled to hold via electronic voting on Saturday, July 16, 2022. The election will be conducted on ElectionBuddy voting platform in collaboration with Finesse Technology Limited.

The presidential candidates will tomorrow go head-to-head in a hybrid Presidential Debate organized by the Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA).

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AKEREDOLU ENDORSES GADZAMA FOR NBA PRESIDENCY

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Past President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and incumbent Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu SAN drums support for the man of the people, J-K Gadzama SAN to become the next NBA President.

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‘OWO KILLINGS BARBARIC, CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY,’ SAYS GADZAMA

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OWO ATTACK: CHIEF JOE-KYARI GADZAMA, SAN CONDEMNS KILLING OF WORSHIPPERS DURING SERVICE, LAMENT STATE OF THE NATION AND INVITED THE GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE PERPETRATORS ARE BROUGHT TO BOOK SPEEDILY.

Chief joe -Kyari Gadzama, SAN in his statement on the Owo attack, condemned the gruesome killings of Sunday worshipers during the Pentecostal service at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo on the 5th of June 2022. He described the abominable act as barbaric and a crime against humanity, an act which must not be tolerated or allowed to go unpunished in a civilised society like ours.

He expressed his deep regret and sadness at the senseless mass killing in Owo, and shares in the grief of the brave people of Owo over the tragic loss of innocent souls, caused by the attack and killings.

Chief Joe-Kyari, SAN who is the chairman of the NBA securities Relations Committee on Security Agencies invited the relevant security agencies to act immediately and not let this abominable act go unpunished as the perpetrators must be hunted down and punished to the fullest extent of the law.

He further stated that indeed it is a RED DAY in our country’s history, a day of sorrow and irreplaceable loss, but we must stand tall against evil. We cannot be seen to fold our hands and watch as some bad eggs destroy the legacy of our beloved country. The Job is for us all, Lawyers, law enforcement agencies and the citizenry at large.

In his condolence letters to the governor of Ondo state, His Excellency Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN and HRM OLOWO Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, dated the 5th of June,2022, chief J-K Gadzama,SAN shared in the grief of the people of Owo and further condemned the unprovoked and barbaric act that led to the demise of many innocent souls, including children. He prayed for the Soul of the dearly departed and urged the government to ensure that the perpetrators be brought to book speedily.

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‘BRING OWO MASSACRE CULPRITS TO JUSTICE,’ ADESINA ADEGBITE URGES FG

OWO MASSACRE : ADESINA ADEGBITE CONDEMNS KILLINGS, CONDOLES WITH THE VICTIMS AND STATE GOVERNMENT, SAYS IT’S TIME FOR VIGILANCE AND SERIOUS ACTION

It was with extreme shock and disbelief that I read the sad news of the horrific attack and murder of worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo, Ondo State of Nigeria which occurred earlier today Sunday, 5th of June, 2022, by those that have been bandied unknown gunmen.

That such a dastardly act could happen at all is a confirmation that wickedness and barbarism have become the order of day in our country; and that it happened in the ancient and peaceful Owo Town, the hometown of the Governor of Ondo State is indeed a signal that anywhere in the South West is susceptible to being a target of this heinous criminality.

It is with a seriously traumatized heart that I commiserate with the families of the victims, the Catholic Church of Nigeria, the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN and the grieving people of Ondo State, the South West and Nigeria in general over this unimaginable tragedy.

I’m in agreement with an earlier statement issued by the leadership of Egbe Amofin Oodua urging the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Government of Ondo State and Security Services to ensure that the perpetrators of the dastardly act are urgently apprehended and made to face the wrath of the Law.

However, the Government at all levels and all security agencies must now be very vigilant more than ever and take the protection of lives and properties of the citizens more seriously.

Enough of this kind of senseless wanton killings.

May the Almighty God bless the souls of the deceased and comfort their families, and bring speedy healings to the surviving victims.

Adesina Adegbite Esq. (AA)

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