The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association has affirmed the disqualification of one of the Aspirants of the presidential election of the NBA. This was contained in response to the committee’s letter dated Friday, 29th day of June 2018 signed by the Chairman Prof. Auwalu Yadudu and the Secretary, Mr. Bolaji . A. Agoro sighted by The Nigeria Lawyer (TNL). As contained in the letter the committee stated that they find no merit in Mazi Afam‘s appeal. The letter reads in part; Consequently, take notice that you are hereby disqualified from contesting for the office of the president of the NBA at the 2018 NBA Elections slated for the 28th July,2018 by virtue of non- compliance with Section 8 (3)a (1) and Article 4 of the Third Schedule, NBA Constitution 2015. Below read copy of the letter Friday 29th June, 2018 Mazi Afam Osigwe Immediate Past General Secretary Nigerian Bar Association Law Forte Block 21 Niamey Street Zone 2 Wuse, Abuja Dear Sir, RE: DETERMINATION ON QUALIFICATION TO CONTEST FOR NATIONAL OFFICE Following your appeal and revised appeal dated 14th June, 2018 against the decision of the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) contained in our letter of 14th June, 2018, we regret to inform you that the Committee finds no merit in your said appeal. Consequently take notice that you are hereby disqualified from contesting for the office of the President of the NBA at the 2018 NBA Elections slated for the 28th July, 2018 by virtue of non-compliance with Section 8 (3) (a) (i) and Article 4 of the Third Schedule, NBA Constitution 2015. The Committee wishes you well in your future endeavors. Be assured of our professional regards. Yours faithfully, Prof. Auwalu Yadudu Bolaji A. Agoro, Esq Chairman (ECNBA) Secretary (ECNBA) Below the letter in PDF FORMAT [pdf-embedder url="https://thenigerialawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mazi-Afam-Osigwe.pdf" title="Mazi Afam Osigwe"]]]>
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