* Appointment unconstitutional, Oghenero Okoro argues * My interest to be NEC Representative Stands, Oghenero Okoro insists The crisis rocking the Warri branch of the Nigerian Bar Association seems to have been deepened after the current chairman of the branch, Mr, Micheal Asugo refused Oghenero Okoro an opportunity of moving the motion challenging the appointment of Mr. G. O. K. Ebowe, friend of the current chairman as the NEC representative of the Branch. Mr. Oghenero Okoro, former secretary and vice chairman of the branch had through a motion argued that by the provision of Section 9 of the third schedule, part one of the NBA uniform byelaws, the election of a branch NEC representative is not a prerogative of the sitting chairman to unilaterally appoint an immediate past chairman of the branch as a branch NEC Representatives but that the appointment of a branch NEC representatives is by election from among the two preceding past chairmen and vice chairmen and it is only when these categories of members declined that another person of not less than ten years post call can be appointed by the Executive Committee and not the chairman of the Branch. He, therefore, argued that the appointment made by the chairman despite his clear indication of interest is unconstitutional. However, Oghenero Okoro alleged that the motion which ought to have been moved by August but was set aside to September was not moved. It was also alleged that the chairman of the branch had refused him moving the motion. According to a source, the chairman summarily dismissed the motion and insisted that his appointment of Mr. G. O. K. Ebowe stands and whosoever that does not like his decision can as well leave the branch. The rather shocking dismissal led to chaos as most members staged a walk out protest. When the branch chairman, Micheal Asugo, was contacted by TheNigerialawyer correspondent, he refuted some of the allegations raised by Oghenero Okoro According to him âOghenero Okoro was one of the four persons qualified to contest for the position of NEC Rep by the constitution of the NBA. âThe qualification for the position of NEC Rep is to be held during the general election of the branch, he is supposed to indicate interest to the electoral committee then election will be held among the four who are qualified. âWhereby no one indicates interest the branch chairman can appoint someone. âDuring the general election he didnât indicate interest. He actually wanted to contest with me for the position of branch chairman but was disqualified. âWhen I came in I looked at the provision and since they didnât contest during the general election, the position is for the chairman to appoint, and I appointed one of them who is ordinarily qualified to contest,â he said. He denied the allegation that he refused Okoro from moving his motion. âI didnât refuse him from moving his motion. While he was moving his motion, another member objected to it, that the grounds upon which the motion is based is contrary to the constitution because the constitution says that you can only contest during the general election and at the time he indicated interest was not the general election.â âI ruled that the objection was correct, you must understand that the position he is holding is that he must be allowed to contest. âIf he disagrees then he can appeal to the national let them interpret whether what we did was right or wrong. âThe constitution was written for all of us by the national. He had an opportunity to move his motion but someone objected to it. âThere was no altercation during the meeting and I never said any person who is not okay with my decision can leave the branch for another,â he said.]]>
![](https://thenigerialawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Naija-Virtual-Notary2.png")
![](https://thenigerialawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/idrinstitute.png")
A timely new publication, Casebook on Privacy & Data Protection in Nigeria, co-authored by Olumide Babalola and Uchenna Nnawuchi, đ Casebook on Privacy & Data Protection in Nigeria is now available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8TmFZrd
______________________________________________________________________
Groundbreaking Guide For Lawyers: Adigwe Publishes âArtificial Intelligence For Lawyersâ With Free Research eBook
Authored by Ben Ijeoma Adigwe Esq., ACiarb (UK), LL.M, Dip. in Artificial Intelligence, Director at the Delta State Ministry of Justice, Asaba, Nigeria.
How to Order:
đ Call, Text, or WhatsApp: 08034917063 | 07055285878
đ§ Email: benadigwe1@gmail.com
đ Website: www.benadigwe.com
Ebook Version: Access it directly online at https://selar.com/prv626
______________________________________________________________________
Alexander Payne Co. Law Reports
Contact & Orders đ 0704 444 4777 | 0704 444 4999 | 0818 199 9888 đ www.alexandernigeria.com
______________________________________________________________________
The books are available for purchase at:
Online: www.educodex.com | www.selar.com | www.amazon.com | www.mikeozekhome.com
Enquiries: +234 704 044 9375 | +234 814 813 4773 | +234 816 872 3532
Email: educodexl@gmail.com
______________________________________________________________________
[A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials
The publishing firm has produced an impressive catalogue of authoritative legal texts authored by its proprietor, Basil Momodu, Esq.,
For inquiries, contact:
đ§ momodulawpublishing@yahoo.com
đ 07051822705
______________________________________________________________________
âYour Must-Have Legal Classicâ â 225-Page Hardback Offering The Definitive Guide To Electoral Security In Nigeria And The U.S.
Edited by Dr. Akin Olawale Oluwadayisi, Ph.D; ACIArb, FIPDM, Notary Public, Awi Boluwaji, and Olumide Awoyemi, LL.M, Price: âŠ20,000 or $20 per copy
Order Your Copy Now:đ§ Email: benakollegalclassics@gmail.com,đ± WhatsApp: 07038211889, đ Voice Call: 07065830466 | +2347038211889
______________________________________________________________________
