Lawyers in Ogun State begin a three-day boycott of court proceedings to protest several measures they say are harmful, as enforced through the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and its branches. Multiple reports state that the protest paralyzes judicial activities in some courts across the state, with branches including Abeokuta, Sagamu and Ota involved.
The specific triggers cited by the outlets include a ₦100,000 fee for virtual hearings. Lawyers also protest related changes described as increases in oath fees and restrictions affecting affidavits. The boycott is presented as a collective action taken by lawyers to oppose what they characterize as “inimical” policies introduced by the state judiciary.
The outlets do not report a response from the Ogun State judiciary in the provided coverage, nor do they specify what alternative arrangements—if any—are being used for pending cases during the boycott. The reports consistently frame the action as a coordinated industrial measure lasting three days, during which court proceedings are reportedly not held as scheduled.
