Following confirmation that Chief Magistrate Oluwadare T.O. Esq. issued an order barring lawyers from applying to lift a freezing order—and even directing their arrest—the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken firm action to address this grave violation of legal ethics and due process.At its meeting, NEC resolved as follows:
1️⃣ Immediate boycott of Magistrate Oluwadare T.O. Esq.’s court by all lawyers.
2️⃣ A formal petition will be filed against the Magistrate, urging the Chief Judge of Ekiti State to relieve him of all judicial duties.
3️⃣ The Judicial Service Commission of Ekiti State will be petitioned to investigate and take disciplinary action against the Magistrate.
4️⃣ If it is confirmed that the applicant in the case is a lawyer, the NBA will petition the appropriate authorities for disciplinary action.
5️⃣ The NBA will also write to the Chief Judges of Nassarawa and Kogi States to address the growing concerns over fake and outrageous court orders emanating from those jurisdictions.
The NBA remains unwavering in its commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting the independence of the legal profession. Any attempt to intimidate lawyers or subvert due process will not be tolerated.