Says: arraignment of NBA’s President politically motivated, attempt to weaken the Bar
Says Lawyers can’t be prosecuted for money they earned as legal fees under money laundering act
Frowns at too many-count charge by prosecutors
Nurudeen Ogbara, a constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, believes the National Judicial Council, NJC intervention in Onnoghen’s case has brought decency and sanctity to the process and therefore be commended. In this interview with Saturday Vanguard, the former chairman of Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Ikorodu branch, Lagos state, who was the Secretary of National Association of Democratic lawyers, and a Director, Citizens Assistance Center, also said the current travails of the President of NBA, Paul Usoro were politically motivated and an attempt by some elements to weaken the Bar.
What’s your take on the current travails of the president of the NBA, Paul Usoro, culminating in his trial for alleged money laundering of the…
