The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) of the Body of Benchers, Nigeria, has issued public notices for critical hearings against several lawyers accused of breaching professional ethics. The notices were published in The Punch newspaper on September 26, 2025.
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The proceedings, set for mid-October in Abuja, underscore ongoing efforts to maintain integrity in Nigeria’s legal profession under the Legal Practitioners Act 2004.
The hearings are scheduled for two consecutive days at the Body of Benchers Conference Centre, Plot 363, Airport Road, Abuja (behind the Federal Medical Centre). Notices issued under Disciplinary Committee Rules 40 and 149 warn respondents that failure to appear may lead to judgments in their absence, with potential sanctions including suspension, fines, or disbarment.
The first batch of cases, under Rule 149, involves petitions primarily filed by John Aikpokpo Martins, Esq. Respondents have been summoned to show cause against originating summonses lodged as early as August 2024. Key cases include:
LEGAL PRACTITIONERS DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE (LPDC) DOCKET
WEDNESDAY, 15TH OCTOBER 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM
FOR DIRECTION
- BB/LPDC/489/2021 – John Aikpokpo Martins, Esq. v. Danladi Umar, Esq.
- BB/LPDC/490/2021 – Tochukwu Ohazuruike
FOR HEARING
- BB/LPDC/480/2021 – Idris Buba Zarna
- BB/LPDC/634/2021 – Danladi Umar, Esq. v. Isaac C. Anumudu, Esq., Charles S. Jonah, Esq. & Elton-Joel Chukwu, Esq.
- Nak General Merchant Nig. Ltd. v. Chief U.A. Mbuko, Esq. & Mahadi Sa’idu, Esq.
- BB/LPDC/642/2021 – Sir Ubasinachi Muko-Okoro v. Barth Okoye-Aniche, Esq.
TIME: 1:00 PM
FOR DIRECTION
- BB/LPDC/536/2021 – Mr. Anthony Chukwudi Nweke v. Raphael I. Odo, Esq.
FOR ADOPTION OF WRITTEN ADDRESS
- BB/LPDC/396/2021 – Thomas Agahama
- BB/LPDC/501/2021 – Anthony Nweke
FOR HEARING
- BB/LPDC/621/2021 – Chime Anthonia Uche
- BB/LPDC/649/2021 – Muhammad Shehu Gusau v. Aliucha Onyekachi Okereke, Esq., Robert O. Ohuoba, Esq., Eric Obinna Anazodo, Esq., Musa Shehu Gusau, Esq.
A second notice under Rule 40 addresses a specific matter (Suit No. BDC/LA/40/2024) involving applicant Isaac Aba Zam against respondent Isac C. Anwuru, possibly linked to earlier filings.
THURSDAY, 16TH OCTOBER 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM
FOR ADOPTION OF WRITTEN ADDRESS
- BB/LPDC/405/2021 – Okoh Daniel
- BB/LPDC/503/2021 – Rodney Egbedo
- BB/LPDC/506/2021 – CSP. Anietie Eyoh
FOR HEARING
- BB/LPDC/504/2021 – Victor Okiri
- BB/LPDC/507/2021 – The Administratrixes of the Estate of Iyalla Harry
- V. Fric Isaiah Egwurube, Esq. v. Francis Urochukwu, Esq., Afisso Adigun, Esq., Clark Evans Evuarherhe, Esq., Yusuf Zakari Edago, Esq.
TIME: 1:00 PM
FOR ADOPTION OF WRITTEN ADDRESS
- BB/LPDC/514/2021 – Mark Kehinde Ampitan
- BB/LPDC/510/2021 – Elder Michael N. Nwanji
FOR CONTINUATION OF HEARING
- BB/LPDC/395/2021 – Carba Bala Makarfi
FOR HEARING
- BB/LPDC/434/2021 – Mrs. Precious Igwe
- BB/LPDC/436/2021 – Mr. Ezekiel Bisan Goje
- BB/LPDC/862/2022 – Land Donor Family Member Nigeria v. Nicholas Okedayo, Femi Olorunfemi, Esq. & Akinola O. Akintoye, Esq., Kingsley Asagba, Esq., Yusuf Sani Izundu, Esq., Bisi Obashola, Esq., Chidi W. Nwachukwu, Esq., Marcellinus Marshal Udo Akang, Esq.
Dated September 25, 2025, and signed by Daniel M. Tel, Secretary to the LPDC, the notices emphasize the committee’s authority to “hear and determine the matter” without further delay. Allegations include professional negligence, conflicts of interest, and breaches in client representation, but were not detailed publicly to protect ongoing investigations.
Hearing Notice PublicationRespondents and stakeholders are advised to prepare defenses ahead of the hearings. The LPDC also highlighted that appeals can be lodged post-decision with the Supreme Court.
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