In an online news circulated on the social media in which it was reported that over 500 legal practitioners stormed the Supreme Court to condemn what they described as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) “illegal” approach against former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello.
The group of lawyers is said to be led by a co-convener, one S.K. Alewu who released statement to the press. The group who described itself as young lawyers stated that it has submitted petitions to Nigerian Judicial Council and President Tinubu in respect of the matter and urged President Tinubu and Nigerian Judicial Council to use their good offices to call the EFCC to order and stop any form abuse and disobedience of court orders.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has stated that the convener of the protest, S.K. Alewu is unknown to it as one of its members. In a statement made available to us the NBA stated thus –
“The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is aware that some news outlets have reported this news.
“Please be informed that while the NBA respects the rights of citizens to assemble and protest, we insist that this particular group of persons are not lawyers.
“For completeness, their supposed leader or convener – Sylvanus K. Alewu is not a name known to us.
“Thanks, and do have a great day.
“Akorede Habeeb Lawal
National Publicity Secretary, NBA”
