The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Kano Branch is embroiled in controversy as the embattled Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) Secretary, Huwaila Muhammad Ibrahim, Esq., has been cleared to contest the branch’s chairmanship in the upcoming elections, According to Kubwaexpress.com report.
![](https://thenigerialawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TheNigerialawyer-WhatsApp-Channel1.jpg")
Huwaila’s clearance, along with two other candidates, Usman Umar Fari and Ahmad Sani Bawa, has raised eyebrows within the legal community, with many questioning the impartiality of the process.
The development comes as Ibrahim was recently appointed as the Chairman of the NBA Kano Law Week Planning Committee. Huwaila also doubles as the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) Secretary, a role seen by some as an opportunity for her to showcase organizational leadership skills that could potentially bolster her campaign.
However, a group of lawyers from the NBA Kano Branch has taken legal action, filing a motion at the Federal High Court seeking to halt the implementation of certain guidelines for the upcoming branch elections. The motion, with SUIT NO: FHC/KN/CS/145/2024, was filed by Ahmad Sani Bawa, Gidado Aliyu Gidado, and others.
The motion requests the court to grant an interlocutory injunction restraining the NBA leadership and electoral committee from disqualifying lawyers who have paid their current bar practicing fees and have ten years post-call standing from contesting elections.
The situation has sparked debates within the legal fraternity, with some lawyers questioning whether Huwaila’s dual roles as the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) Secretary and a chairmanship candidate compromise the integrity of the electoral process. Concerns have been raised about potential conflicts of interest and the fairness of the guidelines in NBA General election, which many lawyers view as if she may have divided attention and may be used in NBA national election.
As the legal battle unfolds, the NBA Kano Branch finds itself at a crossroads, with members divided over the decisions of the Electoral Committee and the legitimacy of the upcoming elections. The outcome of the court case and the resolution of the controversies surrounding the electoral process will have significant implications for the leadership of the branch and the reputation of the legal profession in Kano.
The book, titled The Law of Torts in Nigeria: A Functional Approach, authored by Professor Hagler Sunny Okorie Ph.D and Ikeocha, Nathaniel Ngozi Esq, offers law students, practitioners, and academics a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying tort law in Nigerian courts. Interested buyers can place orders via the following contact numbers: 08028636615, 08037667945, 08032253813, or +234 902 196 2209.
______________________________________________________________________
[A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR LAWYERS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
Reimagine your practice with the power of AI “...this is the only Nigerian book I know of on the topic.” — Ohio Books Ltd
Authored by Ben Ijeoma Adigwe, Esq., ACIArb (UK), LL.M, Dip. in Artificial Intelligence, Director, Delta State Ministry of Justice, Asaba, Nigeria.
Bonus:
Get a FREE eBook titled “How to Use the AI in Legalpedia and Law Pavilion” with every purchase.
How to Order: 📞 Call, Text, or WhatsApp: 08034917063 | 07055285878 📧 Email: benadigwe1@gmail.com 🌐 Website: www.benadigwe.com
Ebook Version: Access directly online at: https://selar.com/prv626
________________________________________________________________________ The Law And Practice Of Redundancy In Nigeria: A Practitioner’s Guide, Authored By A Labour & Employment Law Expert Bimbo Atilola
_______________________________________________________________________
“Enhance Legal Practice With Authoritative Reports” — Alexander Payne Offers Comprehensive Law Reports, Spanning Over A Century Of Nigerian Jurisprudence
Interested buyers are encouraged to place their orders and enquiries via:
0704 444 4777, 0704 444 4999, 0818 199 9888
Website: www.alexandernigeria.com
