Lawyers in Ogun State begin a three-day boycott of court proceedings to protest policies introduced by the state judiciary. The action, enforced through Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) branches including Abeokuta, Sagamu, and Ota, is described as paralysing court activities in some locations during the boycott period. Reports say the protest is linked primarily to a proposed or implemented virtual hearing fee of ₦100,000, which lawyers argue is unfavorable. Sources also cite other measures they oppose, including increased fees related to oaths and restrictions on affidavits. The NBA is reported to have directed members to stay away from court activities as part of the protest. While the outlets differ slightly in the emphasis of the specific grievances, they agree that the boycott is a coordinated industrial action aimed at compelling the judiciary to review the contested fee structure and related procedural or administrative requirements. The situation is ongoing as courts observe the reduced or halted participation of lawyers across the state during the three days.
Ogun lawyers begin three-day court boycott over N100,000 virtual hearing fee
Lawyers in Ogun State begin a three-day boycott of court proceedings to protest policies introduced by the state judiciary. The action, enforced through Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) branches includi...
- Lawyers in Ogun State enforce a three-day boycott of court proceedings.
- The boycott is linked to a ₦100,000 virtual hearing fee.
- Lawyers also protest other related measures, including higher oath fees and affidavit restrictions.
- The Nigerian Bar Association directs or enforces the action through branches in Abeokuta, Sagamu, and Ota.
- The boycott reduces or halts judicial activity in some courts across Ogun State.
Ogun State lawyers begin a three-day court boycott protesting the N100,000 virtual hearing fee, increased oath fees, and affidavit restrictions. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-lawyers-begin-three-day-court-boycott-over-n100000-fee-others/
1 hour agoLawyers in Ogun State on Monday, staged a three-day boycott of court proceedings to protest what they described as “inimical” policies introduced by the state judiciary. DAILY POST gathered that the boycott, enforced by the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, branches in Abeokuta, Sagamu, and Ota, paralyzed judicial activities in some courts across the state. The lawyers […] Lawyers boycott Ogun courts over ₦100,000 virtual hearing fee, other policies
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