“Publication Claiming NLS Called For CJN To Refer Osigwe To LPPC Is Completely False, Malicious” — NLS Aligns With NBA Position On Lawyers’ Rights And Dignity In Courtroom

The attention of the Nigerian Law Society (NLS) has been drawn to a publication circulating on social media and attributed to our organization, particularly on the platform Daily Post Nigeria, wherein it was falsely claimed that the NLS called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) to refer the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, to the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) for publicly reprimanding a judge.

The Nigerian Law Society wishes to state unequivocally that this publication is completely false, malicious, and did not emanate from us. We dissociate ourselves entirely from its content and regard it as an attempt to mislead the public and create unnecessary discord between the NLS and the NBA leadership.

We affirm our total support for the recent statement by the NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, regarding the fundamental rights and dignity of legal practitioners in the courtroom. The NLS aligns itself with the NBA’s position.

We reiterate that while judicial officers are empowered to maintain order in court, such powers must be exercised within the confines of the law and with due regard to the rights and dignity of lawyers as officers of the court.

We urge the public and the media to disregard the said publication and always seek confirmation from the Nigerian Law Society’s official channels before reporting matters attributed to us.

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