IamaNigerianGuy:
Am I the only person who cannot see a concrete case against this Bello fellow ?
Seems to me like the law school authorities are just making things up as they go along and looking for all sorts of reasons to punish the guy: he took someone's seat, he printed t-shirts in protest, he refused to answer queries, he had problems in his undergrad years, his principal sacked him bla bla bla.
The sum of their arguments seems to be against his non-conformism.
What is his main and concrete offence ?

ok. now you are all just pissing me off. for God's sake stop commenting on issues you have not knowledge of. it s frustrating. go to NLS bwari or ask anyone about that guy before coming to a conclusion.
btw I have several course mates in that law school branch. the guy was clearly challenged.

Neminc:
It is bello syndrome. It's the same sickness afflicting yahaya bello in kogi state

On d contrary i think itz "Kayode Syndrome. D same sickness afflicting FFK.....

Pedagogue:
The craziest thing any student can do is to challenge University authorities-in this case, the Nigerian Law School. In fact, Cultists are better treated than student activists.

Although Bello does not cut a picture of a student union leader, he certainly appears like someone that has an unbridled penchant for upsetting the apple cart. However , I will not 'judge' him until I hear his own side of the story.

My wife is a lawyer & I sought her opinion before putting in this comment. Her first response was 'hmmm the boy must be a rabble-rouser if indeed he had problems in a less-activism Uni like UI & was rejected by his principal during externship'. She however added that the Law School is very unpalatable. And that students pay hundreds of thousands for facilities they don't enjoy, and that is why the competition for seats is fierce. Yet, no one must complain because anyone that is not fit & proper will be expelled.'

Given the information, I have, I will hesitate from 'judging' the young lad. I see him as a metaphor for fighting the injustice at the law school. Wherein lies the future of the Noble Profession if students cannot exercise their right to dissent. Why expel the poor boy for having a different opinion? All he simply did can be summarised as PROTESTS. He didn't beat up anyone. He didn't steal. So why expel him & start the chronicling of his 'offence' from his days in UI?

Expulsion from the Law School is like shattering one's dream. It should be reserved for the most egregious offence. In my view, this expulsion should not stand.

The boy should go to court. He will win.

>go to court
>against the law school
>win?

LWKMD.

attack from home

Ok he shouldn't have hugged someone else's sit...i can just imagine that scene playing out..it could be really annoying...expecially if words like i did not see your name on the sit... etc was used...

That simple act is how to know a trouble maker

JUHABACH:


ok. now you are all just pissing me off. for God's sake stop commenting on issues you have not knowledge of. it s frustrating. go to NLS bwari or ask anyone about that guy before coming to a conclusion.
btw I have several course mates in that law school branch. the guy was clearly challenged.

Your comment suggests you are a law student. Please make a cogent argument befitting your calling, " pissing you off" does not qualify as one.
The NLS has (purportedly) released a statement. Lets work with that and not what your "fellow students in that law school" think. Rusticating a person is a serious step. From the statement of the NLS the grounds are shaky, some of the arguments downright flimsy.

Over the years Nigerians students including, sadly, law students, have been brow-beaten and intimidated into conformity. No society can thrive on conformism. ALL great people are non - conformists.
I have no axe to grind either way sir, I know neither Bello nor dean, but if the reasons adduced here are all they have to support his expulsion, then the NLS has not presented a case which a rational and fair minded observer can support.

You would do well to address the points in the official statement.

they've got dirt on the guy and then embarrass him in public. this is defamation and the guy has every right to sue

saintandsinnerz:

Ok, so in your opinion, the squabble he had with the said girl was enough to expel him if not that the school is already biased against him? Will they expel another student for such an offence?

The way you would react if a sane man raised whip against you will be quite different if a lunatic did. For the case of a sane man, you'll entertain less fear as you will wonder what you have done that will warrant you being flogged. But for the case of an insane person, you will ask no further question before you take your action, it is either you take to your heel or bully him away if that is in your might. I think this answers your question...?

LegitBoy:
DrHe was not expelled based on his row with his colleague but his subsequent actions. UI was biased against him when he was expelled, SRC chairman was biased against him after he walked out on them(they went to meet him in his room), The law firm that disapproved of his unruly behavior too is also biased right? I get the fact that you're trying to sympathize with him based on how Nigerian authorities trample on citizens rights but sir Kayode's case is different . Ask for first information (which I can help you with contacts) ,None of his colleagues could even advise him without him insulting them. The guy has shown himself not to be fit to called to the bar and with his anger issue he will beat up a judge one day if he makes it to the bar.

You have spoken well, but my major concern is that his case may be a case of "guilty before charged" as a result of his antecedent. The dude may be stubborn and should learn how to control his temper, but his actions may be informed by his morbid hatred for injustice and oppression. Coming to the place he did his externship, he maybe against the way senior lawyers treat the junior lawyers. This happens in many law chambers and nobody wants to talk. They are all afraid of witch-hunting and victimisation, I know this because I have someone that has passed through hell in the hands of the so-called big chambers. They expect you to tremble when they are passing and once you question any of their degrading actions, they will label stubborn, not a proper fit person and so on. From all they have said about the Kayode guy, he appears to me as a very stubborn person and somebody who is anti-establishment. All in all, it is still not enough to expel him, their action can easily be interpreted as a witch-hunt and biased victimisation. Maybe more of a case of giving an already condemned dog a bad name in order to hang him.

zoaroster:
This guy na case study, keep eyes on him

All law students should take note of this case study. It may feature in the bar exams as a hypothetical question under Ethics.

Thank you. There is nothing in this story that can clearly say this is what the boy did.

oz4real83:
I am ashamed if this is coming from a school that trains our lawyers. It is a case of victimization. Why will u give a warning letter when he hasnt committed any crime? All his crimes were done in the university environment. If the university deemed it fit to have allowed him to graduate and did all his clearance,why would the law school bring up the issue again? Why declare him already guilty in the law school when he hasnt been accused of any crime within the law school? His actions were predicated by the actions of the law school.

donproject:

The way you would react if a sane man raised whip against you will be quite different if a lunatic did. For the case of a sane man, you'll entertain less fear as you will wonder what you have done that will warrant you being flogged. But for the case of an insane person, you will ask no further question before you take your action, it is either you take to your heel or bully him away if that is in your might. I think this answers your question...?

No, it didn't, it rather proves the bias I'm talking about. Based on your response, it clearly shows that the NLS is already prejudiced and bias against his person. So, it can be concluded that their action was informed by the bias they already have against him.

All i can see is an orchestrated plot to "deal" with the "rude" and "fearless." UI professors and law school authorities are smarting from his reticence and solid determination to stand his ground and refuse to be cowered by our over-pampered, over celebrated bourgeois class.
Believe anything coming from any Nigerian authority at your peril. They'll portray you as lawless and unreasonable just because they control the machinations of the state.
#IstandWithkayode

Neminc:
It is bello syndrome. It's the same sickness afflicting yahaya bello in kogi state

If you don't have anything to say, why not just keep quiet..

Kay Bello might be stubborn but he always fight for what is right.

UgoFly:



It's either both of you didn't read this post, read it but couldn't understand or just chose not to have sense. If you ve ever been near this boy, you ll know that even this letter belittled the whole scenario. I would advise you to look for someone presently studying in Law school Bwari and ask about him. Except you people are like him in thinking tho

Some of us know Kay Bello and what he stands for..
He doesn't like licking people's a**, but in the law profession, you have to be an a** licker.

oz4real83:
I am ashamed if this is coming from a school that trains our lawyers. It is a case of victimization. Why will u give a warning letter when he hasnt committed any crime? All his crimes were done in the university environment. If the university deemed it fit to have allowed him to graduate and did all his clearance,why would the law school bring up the issue again? Why declare him already guilty in the law school when he hasnt been accused of any crime within the law school? His actions were predicated by the actions of the law school.

it's very obvious you don't know anything. I was in Law school and by all human reasoning Mr Bello shouldn't have been admitted to NLS in the first instance, he was given grounds for fair hearing which he waived, it took law school months before reaching the conclusion the did, there hasn't been a time a student stands all through lecture, truth is that he is not fit and proper. So what are you saying?

Nonsense.

henrimoto:
Did you read the full Article with your brain at all?

Do you know what it means for someone to be a treat to peaceful co-existence in such a professional institute of repute?

And you believe every crap you read. Wake up bro, this is Nigeria. When the authorities want to punish you , they will label all sorts on you. Besides whats law school got to do with university environment. From what I read he won the case in the school but they decided to punish him one way or another. He will win this case. My sis who's a lawyer and passed thru Bwari said the authorities lied when they claimed to have plenty seats. In order to cover up she won't be surprised if they install new seats and claim its been there for ages just to cover up. Never believe evryrthing you read especially when its one man against these corrupt authorities.

Lakeside79:


I sincerely doubt your ability to read and comprehend accuratly .
He was given a letter to ensure he acts according to acceptable student standards at law school

Please if you don't fully understand an article refrain from comments
There is no prize for dropping comments

I say the same thing about you. His question was clear: why was a student given a warning letter before even committing an offence?

ajoskele:
This is a clear case of oppression.
The young lawyer will never accept the status quo. Kudos.

There's always a time to FIGHT and time to FLIGHT..if he's desirous of making a change in his society then he should know the Law School is a means to an end and being kicked out and bared from being a Barrister does not serve his purpose..na only him Waka come?

Neminc:
It is bello syndrome. It's the same sickness afflicting yahaya bello in kogi state

what of the Kayode syndrome. The one affecting Femi Fani Kayode

Well, he has a history of being an attention seeker. His fault, not theirs.

Also, his admission was conditional. Basically, I think the letter of warning was appropriate considering his antecedent.

When a 34 year old man chooses to behave like a primary school boy, he definitely deserves what he gets.

oz4real83:
I am ashamed if this is coming from a school that trains our lawyers. It is a case of victimization. Why will u give a warning letter when he hasnt committed any crime? All his crimes were done in the university environment. If the university deemed it fit to have allowed him to graduate and did all his clearance,why would the law school bring up the issue again? Why declare him already guilty in the law school when he hasnt been accused of any crime within the law school? His actions were predicated by the actions of the law school.

IamaNigerianGuy:


Your comment suggests you are a law student. Please make a cogent argument befitting your calling, " pissing you off" does not qualify as one.
The NLS has (purportedly) released a statement. Lets work with that and not what your "fellow students in that law school" think. Rusticating a person is a serious step. From the statement of the NLS the grounds are shaky, some of the arguments downright flimsy.

Over the years Nigerians students including, sadly, law students, have been brow-beaten and intimidated into conformism. No society can thrive on conformism. ALL great people are non - conformists.
I have no axe to grind either way sir, I know neither Bello nor dean, but if the reasons adduced here are all they have to support his expulsion, then the NLS has not presented a case which a rational and fair minded observer can support.

Address the points in the statement.

1) yes, I am a law student. excellent deductive skills btw.
2) like I said, go to bwari or ask anyone in bwari about the man in question. in fact, ask any law student. I ve known of his issues even before it became public knowledge and I m in enugu.
3) I stand to be corrected but to the best of my knowledge, the law school does not expel students. it usually gives suspensions which vary depending on the seriousness of the offence. the fact that he was expelled shows just how serious his case was. EVEN his principal at the externship complained about him! That is practically impossible (principal's generally give favourable report of their externs regardless of the extern s actual performance) yet he was so badly behaved that he prompted a LEARNED SILK (legal name for SAN ranked lawyers) to personally write a letter to the NLS. do you think a learned silk would also have malicious intent against a mere student? they rarely even have time to actually meet externs posted to their chambers.
4) the NLS (at least here in enugu and from information I got from my colleagues) is quite the opposite of a conformist institution. I don't have time right now but please do some research before making comments. ask students or even lawyers about the nls.

oz4real83:
I am ashamed if this is coming from a school that trains our lawyers. It is a case of victimization. Why will u give a warning letter when he hasnt committed any crime? All his crimes were done in the university environment. If the university deemed it fit to have allowed him to graduate and did all his clearance,why would the law school bring up the issue again? Why declare him already guilty in the law school when he hasnt been accused of any crime within the law school? His actions were predicated by the actions of the law school.

irynterri:
From this write up it is quite obvious that this lad unlike the average Nigerian is not willing to "adapt" or "suffer and smile",he knows his right and still fights to get it without fear of repercussions,if we had a million of him in this country, our politicians would not be this useless, I was expecting UI to state why he disturbed "public peace" and why he was charged for "insubordination" but they smartly avoided it.Mr man, you are destined for great things,they can't stop your shine, go into politics and be the change we need, then they will come begging at your feet.

Honestly these are the most sensible comments I've seen here. Other comments just reveals what Nigerians really are. Cowards and hypocrites.


Honestly I see alot of my self in this guy. Someone who never backs down from his believes. The only thing that makes him appear more stubborn is the fact that he is a law student who knows his rights in the ambit of the law. I will advise the guy to leave the shores of this oppressive country and go to a more organised environment.

oz4real83:
I am ashamed if this is coming from a school that trains our lawyers. It is a case of victimization. Why will u give a warning letter when he hasnt committed any crime? All his crimes were done in the university environment. If the university deemed it fit to have allowed him to graduate and did all his clearance,why would the law school bring up the issue again? Why declare him already guilty in the law school when he hasnt been accused of any crime within the law school? His actions were predicated by the actions of the law school.

what does letter of warning mean?

oz4real83:
I am ashamed if this is coming from a school that trains our lawyers. It is a case of victimization. Why will u give a warning letter when he hasnt committed any crime? All his crimes were done in the university environment. If the university deemed it fit to have allowed him to graduate and did all his clearance,why would the law school bring up the issue again? Why declare him already guilty in the law school when he hasnt been accused of any crime within the law school? His actions were predicated by the actions of the law school.

irynterri:
From this write up it is quite obvious that this lad unlike the average Nigerian is not willing to "adapt" or "suffer and smile",he knows his right and still fights to get it without fear of repercussions,if we had a million of him in this country, our politicians would not be this useless, I was expecting UI to state why he disturbed "public peace" and why he was charged for "insubordination" but they smartly avoided it.Mr man, you are destined for great things,they can't stop your shine, go into politics and be the change we need, then they will come begging at your feet.

A MILLION IS TOO MUCH, EVEN IF WE HAD A 'HUNDRED THOUSAND' PLUS ONE 'FELA', ALL THESE BLOODY LIARS PORTRAYING THEMSELVES AS OUR 'LIZARDS' WILL BE OUTWIT IN VERY SHORT TIME.

MODIFIED*
THE MOST DISGUSTING PART: WHEN I READ THE TOPIC, SHOCKING REVELATIONS GOT MY ATTENTION AND I WAS LIKE 'I LL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED IF ITS JUST AN UNNECESSARY FICTITIOUS AND FALLACIOUS ASSERTION'. AND STILL, I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED AFTER READING THE POST TO FIND OUT THAT THE GUY IS TRULY BEING INTIMATED BECAUSE OF THE GIRLFRIEND OF ONE OF THE INSTITUTE'S DIRECTORS (WHATEVER).

I doubt if the law school has many seats as they claimed meanwhile students like reserving seats for their friends and this usually causes a lot of problems. Kayode would have avoided this issue as he was being watched.

Law does not fit him jooor. Let korede bello kwontinue him muzik na

jomoh:




Honestly these are the most sensible comments I've seen here. Other comments just reveals what Nigerians really are. Cowards and hypocrites.


Honestly I see alot of my self in this guy. Someone who never backs down from his believes. The only thing that makes him appear more stubborn is the fact that he is a law student who knows his rights in the ambit of the law. I will advise the guy to leave the shores of this oppressive country and go to a more organised environment.

. Jomo ,you just spoke my mind; all I see here is just a bunch of cowards and hypocrites as you have rightly said. My perception of the purported unruly behaviour is just mere fabricated lies in an attempt to deal with him, he must have stepped on toes ( this guy doesn't seem an a*s lick*r). Associations in Nigeria are worse than most cult groups out there (NBA not an exception) ,and they will go to any length to destroy his career ;worse still is the attitude of Nigerians... they sit in the corner of their room, folding their arms and comment : 'somebody out there will do something about the problems in our society'. Cowards!

Just like Femi-Fani Kayode.

irynterri:
From this write up it is quite obvious that this lad unlike the average Nigerian is not willing to "adapt" or "suffer and smile",he knows his right and still fights to get it without fear of repercussions,if we had a million of him in this country, our politicians would not be this useless, I was expecting UI to state why he disturbed "public peace" and why he was charged for "insubordination" but they smartly avoided it.Mr man, you are destined for great things,they can't stop your shine, go into politics and be the change we need, then they will come begging at your feet.

Does that right include taking up someone's seat when they go to the toilet?

saintandsinnerz:

No, it didn't, it rather proves the bias I'm talking about. Based on your response, it clearly shows that the NLS is already prejudiced and bias against his person. So, it can be concluded that their action was informed by the bias they already have against him.

Not being biased, the impression they had on him prompted for that swift and strict action. I want to believe that what happened between him and the girl is not just happening in the school. In fact, I can boldly say it happens everywhere. Why his own case is not different, it will be to how he handled the case coupled with what he was known for. Per what I read, the guy will be a very difficult dude, who respects nobody's views. Please let him be served that way, if he doesn't learn in a soft way, let him learn in the hard way.