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HOW AKPATA’S TOP AIDE, OGAGA EMOGHWANRE DIED

Details have emerged on how Mr. Ogaga Emoghwanre, the Special Assistant to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Mr. Olumide Akpata died today in Warri, Delta State.

Multiple sources told CITY LAWYER that the erstwhile candidate for the position of NBA Publicity Secretary passed away today in Warri while attending a two-day workshop titled, ‘The Role of the Nigeria Police in the Implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 and Compliance with Principles of Human Rights in Law Enforcement.’ The workshop was organised by NBA in collaboration with MacArthur Foundation.

CITY LAWYER gathered that the charismatic Bar-man and incumbent NBA Benin Branch Publicity Secretary suddenly took ill and collapsed yesterday during the workshop. He was rushed to a top-notch hospital in Warri where he was placed on oxygen.

There were strong indications that he remained in that condition for about 24 hours while colleagues hoped that he would come through the bend soonest. He however passed away today.

A source at NBA Benin Branch told CITY LAWYER that the deceased had a similar challenge about a week ago while participating in a friendly match between the Branch and a local team, adding that he had to be substituted when he “nearly collapsed” and was advised to take a rest.

Ogaga, as he was fondly called, polled 15,369 votes in the last NBA Elections, 2,281 votes less than the 17,650 votes polled by his opponent, Mr. Habeeb Akorede Lawal who was declared winner of the election for the position of NBA Publicity Secretary.

He is survived by his wife and three children.

There are strong indications that his death has thrown the NBA Presidency into deep mourning, even as Akpata did not immediately respond to CITY LAWYER enquiries on his passing. A top Akpata aide told CITY LAWYER that he had to cancel all engagements since receiving the news, adding that “I am still in shock.”

Speakers at the ACJA workshop included Akpata; Hon. Justice Anthony Olotu Akpovi of Warri Criminal Division of Delta State Judiciary; Mr. Saka Azimazi, former Deputy Director, Legal and Investigation, National Human Rights Commission; Mr. Idris Bawa, a security expert, as well as Chief Victor Otomiewo, former Delta State Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, among others.

A communique issued today at the end of the workshop expressed concern about “the slow pace of Criminal trials resulting in the high number of awaiting trial inmates in the correctional centers,” adding that “The consequences of this loss of confidence in the system include resort to jungle justice and self-help.”

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EDE ASENOGUAN LAUDS NBA WARRI, EFFURUN ON SMOOTH TRANSITION

ASENOGUAN OSAMUEDE ISOBOMUWA CANDIDATE, FOR NBA GENERAL SECRETARY CONGRATULATES NBA WARRI AND EFFURUN BRANCHES ON THE SMOOTH CONDUCT OF THEIR BRANCH ELECTIONS

Among the recent NBA branches that have conducted elections to usher in new branch executives are Warri and Effurun. Mr Asenoguan, a prominent candidate for NBA general secretary has congratulated the stated branches for smooth transitioning. He stated as follows:

“It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the Warri and Effurun branches of the NBA on the successful conduct of their branch elections, bringing to fore fresh set of minds to consolidate on the gains of the past administration.

Smooth transitioning is a sign of unity and progress for branches. It equally engenders a sense of belonging for every member of the branch. It is on this note that I enjoin the new branch executives to carry everyone along in administering the affairs of the branch; by this, they too would be setting a solid foundation for future smooth transitioning.

May the Effurun and Warri branches of the NBA always prosper in their endeavours.

Thank you and God bless.”

Asenoguan Osamuede Isobomuwa
Candidate for the position of General Secretary of the NBA 2022-2024

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GADZAMA VISITS OKPOKO, HAILS NEW NBA ABUJA CHAIR

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Thompson Okpoko SAN has played host to leading litigator, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN.

The event, witnessed by other Bar leaders in his Warri Office, was held on the sidelines of the 2021 NBA Warri Branch Dinner. The duo discussed ways to raise standards at the Nigerian Bar, propagate its tenets and foster the welfare of young lawyers.

At the branch dinner where Gadzama was the Special Guest of Honour, highlights included goodwill messages, sit-out with young lawyers, cutting of the cake and launch of the branch Bar Directory by Gadzama.

Meanwhile, the former NBA Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) chairman has congratulated the former Head of his Maiduguri Office, Mr. Moses Alfred Ebute SAN on his election as the new Chairman of NBA-Unity Bar, Abuja.

Gadzama said that his election as unopposed candidate “was an attestation by all members of your acceptability and credible character.” He urged Ebute to keep up with his “good spirit of commitment” and utilize his “leadership prowess” to ensure the growth and improvement of the branch during his tenure.

On the other hand, J-K Gadzama LLP has released its 4th Quarter Newsletter, Vol. 33. According to a statement by the law firm, “The latest edition includes the Keynote Address by the Founding Principal Partner of J-K Gadzama LLP, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN, on the theme, Nigeria and Challenges of Insecurity: the Law and Lawyers as a Panacea, delivered at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Owo Branch 2021, Law Week on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in celebration of the 65th Birthday Anniversary of His Excellency, Arakurin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, the Governor of Ondo State

“The newsletter also features sights and scenes from the J-K Gadzama LLP 6th Hon. Justice Chukwudifu Oputa JSC (Rtd) Professional Training and Mentoring Program for Young Lawyers, which had in attendance the likes of Chief Godwin Kanu Agabi, SAN, Hon. Justice Husseni Baba-Yusuf, Prof. Tahir Mamman SAN, Mr. Oyetola Atoyebi, SAN.”

The newsletter is available for download at: https://j-kgadzamallp.com/publications/newsletters/48-vol-33-oct-dec-2021

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