Crisis Rocks NBA as Ex-General Sec Accuses President of Dictatorship Wale Igbintade A former General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association(NBA), Mr. Nimi Walson-Jack, has described his suspension from the National
A former General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Nimi Walson-Jack, has described his suspension from the National Executive Council of the association as a return to the dark ages of socialism and communism when Governments sanctioned and jailed lawyers for representing persons whose activities were considered contrary to those of the political leadership.
He warned that if the leadership of the NBA is allowed to get away with the illegality of his suspension, the right of Nigerians to lawyers of their choice, and the duty of lawyers to their clients would become endangered. According to him, it would be a triumph of the whims and caprices of individuals over the rule of law.
“The communique is clear on the fact that the reason for punishment is for discharging a professional duty to provide legal services to members of society. “In the haste to condemn, the leadership of our NBA acted without observance of the basic procedure of listening to the other party. The president and the NEC did not invite me and did not hear from me before taking a decision that has tainted the image and reputation of the NBA.
“The NBA as a professional association of lawyers has a vital role to play in upholding professional standards and ethics, protecting its members from persecution and improper restrictions and infringements, and providing legal services to all in need of them, furthering the ends of justice and public interest. Ironically, it is the leadership of a professional Association of lawyers that have threatened and impaired the guarantees and safeguards secured for the functioning of lawyers.
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