NBA files petition against SAN, 6 lawyers over alleged judicial misconduct

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, on Monday, said it has identified seven lawyers that influenced judges to issue conflicting court orders, especially on political matters.

The NBA said the seven lawyers, including a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, were found culpable by its investigate committee.

Speaking journalists in Abuja, NBA President, Mr. Olumide Apata, said the indicted lawyers would be charged before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, LPDC, for judicial misconduct.

“Some lawyers have been identified to have played roles in conflicting decisions that emanated from different courts recently. They are seven in number, including a Senior Advocate of Nigeria,’’ Mr. Apata said.

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“We are in the process of filing a petition against them before the LPDC. This is based on our determination to ensure that the system is protected, irrespective of those involved.’’

Solacebase reports that the LPDC is the body recognised by law to take disciplinary action against lawyers accused of professional misconduct, while the NBA serves as the prosecution in any trial before its panel.

Recalls that the National Judicial Council, NJC, had earlier barred three high court judges from getting promotion for periods ranging from two to five years, after it found them guilty of issuing conflicting ex-parte orders.

The NJC said the three judges were investigated, even though there was no written petition, allegations of corruption or impropriety against them.