NBA condemns detention of lawyer by Akwa Ibom Judge

NBA condemns detention of lawyer by Akwa Ibom Judge

By Samuel Ogunsona

The Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA) on Thursday condemned the detention of a lawyer in Akwa Ibom State following the disputed order of a Judge.

In a statement by the NBA President Olumide Apata made available to Irohinoodua, the association expressed great concern about the detention of Inibehe Effiong, at a correctional facility in Akwa Ibom State, on account of what transpired on Wednesday 27 July 2022 during proceedings in the court of the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State.

Alpaca said “Since receiving this news, I have been in touch with the Chairman of the Uyo Branch of NBA who has mobilised his team to look into and address this. This morning, I have also mandated the NBA 1st Vice President to visit Uyo immediately to join the ongoing efforts and ensure the release of Mr. Effiong.

He said the NBA is therefore on top of this, and I confident that Mr. Effiong will regain his freedom shortly.

He said “While not going into the merits of this particular matter yet, suffice it to say that the NBA is strongly opposed to, and will continue to resist all attempts to intimidate, threaten or harass our members while properly carrying out their professional responsibilities.

He said the NBA will also not condone acts of indiscipline and insubordination against judicial officers from our members no matter the provocation.

“Ours is a rule-based profession and there is a procedure for airing grievances. The NBA 1st Vice President will also conduct fact finding investigation to determine what transpired and recommend next steps.”