₦airaland Forum

Godfullsam:
Where is obi ?

He is supposed to be present, if not for soludo at least for APGA - the party that brought him to limelight.

Richtaiwo:
Where did you see the first line in this your comment? I mean "Appreciate anti-grat agency?"
Certainly not from my comment.

This is the reason he wants to block you. Because, you have not shown any sign of knowledge. All you keep doing is wobbling everything up, while sitting on a high horse radiating nonsense and
busy arrogating some knowledge to yourself.

Richtaiwo:
Tell him the appropriate anti-graft agency and avoid exaggerating a minor issue. Unless, of course, you are uncertain yourself. I suspect you may be considering the ICPC. Personally, I find this your type of posts, lacking clarity and coherence, rather unhelpful.

helinues:
Express yourself independently and stop questioning my opinion or I will renew your blocking

helinues:
Okay who should settle the matter between a judge and a lawyer?

helinues:
They should report to EFCC now. Abi can they prosecute themselves?

Judge and lawyer, who go settle am?

The Nigerian Bar Association @NigBarAssoc is concerned about reports of an incident that occurred on Monday, 16 March 2026, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, involving Honourable Justice Mohammed Umar and a legal practitioner, Mr. Marshall Abubakar, who appeared as lead defence counsel to Mr. Omoyele Sowore. According to reports, the learned trial judge, in response to counsel raising his voice while addressing the court on the suitability of a hearing date, directed the lawyer to step out of the Bar and kneel down, alongside issuing threats of committal for contempt.

The NBA views this development with utmost seriousness, given its implications for the dignity of the legal profession and the sanctity of the courtroom.

The courtroom is a temple of justice, governed by law, procedure, and decorum. While judges are vested with the authority to maintain order and discipline in their courts, such authority must be exercised strictly within the bounds of the law and established judicial standards. The power to punish for contempt is well recognised; however, it is circumscribed by defined legal procedures designed to ensure fairness, objectivity, and respect for the rights and dignity of all persons appearing before the court.

A judex directing a legal practitioner or indeed any person whatsoever to kneel in court is not a recognised judicial sanction under our laws and does not align with the standards of judicial conduct expected on the Bench. The dignity of the court must be preserved not only in outcome but also in process, and this includes the manner in which judicial authority is exercised. If a judge is of the view that a person has acted in a manner that is contemptuous of the court, the judge MUST follow the accepted way of conducting proceedings for such allegations.

We reiterate that legal practitioners bear a corresponding duty to conduct themselves with restraint, professionalism, and respect for the court at all times. While lawyers are entitled, indeed obligated, to advocate firmly and fearlessly on behalf of their clients, such advocacy must always be exercised within the bounds of courtesy and decorum. Disagreements with the court, no matter how strongly felt, must be expressed through proper legal channels and not in a manner that disrupts proceedings or undermines the authority of the court.

The legal profession thrives on a delicate but essential balance, one rooted in mutual respect between the Bar and the Bench. This relationship is fundamental to the administration of justice and must be jealously guarded.

The NBA calls for calm and restraint on all sides and urges that any grievances arising from courtroom incidents be addressed through appropriate institutional and disciplinary mechanisms. Where necessary, the Association will engage with relevant authorities to ensure that the rule of law, professional standards, and judicial ethics are upheld.

Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN
President, Nigerian Bar Association

allthingsgood:
They were apprehended
Why isn't this a good thing

EmperorIsaac:
NSA's brothers they mean?

Ofunaofu:
Absolutely 💯

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The Attack on Democracy in Bakassi

What occurred at the ADC office in Bakassi, Cross River State, is not merely an attack on a political party; it is an attack on democracy itself. When thugs can storm a party office and destroy property without facing arrest, it reflects how… pic.twitter.com/GjzbcuFlee

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) March 15, 2026

Fiscus105:
Did you know if he crossed his boundary by filming uninterested person/people for his content and the person angry shoot him.


Many of these content creators will not let people give them consent before filming them for viral video.

They deployed @HQNigeriaArmy soldiers in Aba but we didn’t back down, telling Tinubu and Justice Omotosho who “jailed” Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to show us the law. Aba was blast! #FreeNnamdiKanuNow pic.twitter.com/3RaID7kP6T

— Omoyele Sowore (@sowore) March 12, 2026