NBA - SPIDEL Set for it's Annual Conference.... Applauds the suspension of Godwin Emefiele

NBA - SPIDEL Set for it's Annual Conference.... Applauds the suspension of Godwin Emefiele

NBA - SPIDEL Set for it's Annual Conference.... Applauds the suspension of Godwin Emefiele

Nigera Bar Association Spidel has announced the dates for it's annual conference, the chairman Dr. Monday Ubani made this known at a press conference organized last Saturday at NBA conference Hall, Ikeja.

The chairman in his speech said the annual Conference of the NBA Section on Public Intetest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) is billed  to take place at Citadel Complex, Oregun, Ikeja from June 20 to 23, 2023.

"The conference will attract lawyers and judges  from various States of the Federation. It promises to be an intellectual feast featuring eminent jurists from the Bar and Bench."

The theme of the conference is "Post-Election Nigeria: The Judiciary in the eye of the storm."

The keynote Speaker is foremost human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana SAN, while the Opening Session will be chaired by former NBA President, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba OON. Instructive, Dr. Agbakoba has the singular honour of being the NBA President who established NBA-SPIDEL during his Presidency. Hon. Justice Amina Augie of the Supreme Court will feature as a Guest Speaker during the Opening Ceremony. 

Also expected at the Opening Ceremony are the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Abia State counterpart, Dr. Alex Otti. Senators and House of Representatives members are also expected at the Opening Ceremony. 

The technical sessions will witness the presence of leading jurists and speakers such as Prof. Mike Ozekhome SAN, Prof. Pat Utomi,  Mr. Austin Alegeh SAN, Chief J-K Gadzama SAN, Prof. Ernest Ojukwu SAN, Mr. Olumide Akpata, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo SAN,  NBA President Yakubu Maikyau SAN, Ms. Boma Alabi SAN,  Prof. Paul Ananaba SAN, Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN, Mr. Samson  Itodo (YIAGA Africa),  Mr. Festus Okoye (INEC),  Justice Taiwo Taiwo (rtd.), Mr. Tobenna Erojikwe, Ebun Adegboruwa SAN,  Prof. Nnamdi Obiaraeri, Mr. Gilbert Tor, Mr. Chukwuka Ikwuazom SAN, among many others too numerous to mention here.

"We believe that our Guest Speakers will adequately interrogate the theme of the Conference which bothers on the Judiciary's intervention in the electoral process. Presently, all eyes are fixed at the various Election Petition tribunals where those who were aggrieved with the outcome of the elections are ventilating their grievances lawfully and seeking judicial redress."

"Our faith in the Judiciary should remain unshaken, as those who deserve justice shall certainly be served with justice without fear or favour. We invite the press to be a part of this conference where this very important topic will be thoroughly diagnosed by these legal giants."

The group thereby applaud the suspension of the Central Bank Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele and urge that his regime be thoroughly investigated for his alleged role in the mismanagement of the economy. 

In the same vein, they call on Mr. President to look into the scam of "Air Nigeria" which the immediate past Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika perpetrated before his  exit. 

They advised the present administration to develop a zero tolerance policy towards corruption and mismanagement of public funds. "The government must respect the rule of law and avoid executive lawlessness and impunity". These are acts that will bring his administration into collision course with the civil society and human rights community. If the government abides by the rule of law, respects  human rights, ensures transparency and accountability as fundamental objectives of state policy, it should be rest assured of tremendous goodwill from  majority of the  citizens of Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu has a choice to make;  may God guide him to make the right choice".

He also spoke on the removal of fuel subsidy, that majority of Nigerians do not understand the huge scam that subsidy represents in the oil sector, but the process and procedure for the removal was faulty. 

Dr. Ubani notes that the removal  has occasioned severe consequences and taken a toll on the hapless citizens who are always the victims of such government policies that are not well thought out.

Dr. Ubani advised the president to seek wisdom and  the right kind of advice to navigate out of the present quagmire the country has found itself.