Senior Advocate Urges Law Officers To Honour Invitation To Negotiation Table, Engage Constructively With Kano Government For Amicable Resolution
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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN, FCIArb (UK), has expressed concern over reported threats of sanctions against members of the Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN), Kano State Branch, following the association’s decision to embark on an indefinite strike over unresolved welfare concerns.
In a press statement dated 11 March 2026, Akangbe stated that his attention had been drawn to reports of threats of sanctions against members of the association.
“Any threat directed at professionals for expressing grievances or pursuing lawful industrial action raises serious concerns in a democratic society. The use of intimidation or threats of sanctions in response to legitimate labour concerns undermines democratic principles, weakens confidence in public institutions, and is inconsistent with the spirit of the rule of law,” he stated.
Akangbe emphasized that public officers, including law officers in government service, are entitled to raise concerns about their welfare and working conditions through lawful and recognised channels. Such concerns should ordinarily be addressed through dialogue, mutual respect, and good faith engagement, rather than through threats or coercive measures, he stated.
“That said, it is also important to recognise that the administration of justice is a critical public service. Prolonged disruption in the functioning of public legal offices inevitably affects governance, the justice system, and the wider public interest,” the Senior Advocate noted.
In this regard, Akangbe respectfully urged the leadership and members of the Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN), Kano State Branch, to honour invitations to the negotiation table and engage constructively with the Kano State Government towards a prompt and amicable resolution of the dispute.
“It is equally important that all parties approach such discussions with openness, restraint, and a willingness to make reasonable concessions in the broader interest of the public and the justice system,” he stated.
“Industrial disputes of this nature are best resolved through sincere dialogue, mutual understanding, and responsible leadership on all sides,” Akangbe emphasized.
“I remain hopeful that through constructive engagement and goodwill, a fair and equitable resolution will be reached without further escalation,” the Senior Advocate concluded.
The statement from Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN, FCIArb (UK), highlights the delicate balance between the right of public officers to express legitimate grievances and the need to maintain essential public services, particularly in the justice sector.
His call for dialogue and mutual respect reflects the broader principle that labour disputes in the public sector require careful handling to protect both the rights of workers and the interests of the public.
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