A well-known member of the Nigerian legal community, OCJ Okocha, has voiced his worries about a recent comment made by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Okocha was troubled by the governor’s statement that some “so-called legal luminaries” will face judgment from God, especially because it made no mention of any specific names.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
With 46 years of experience in law, Okocha is no stranger to the intricacies of the legal system and has held numerous prestigious positions throughout his career. He has served as the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice in Rivers State, as well as holding influential roles such as the Chairman of the Council of Legal Education and the Body of Benchers.
In response to the governor’s comments, Okocha emphasized his credentials and achievements, asserting his status as an authentic legal luminary. He pointed out that he was elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 1995 and became President of the Nigerian Bar Association in 2000, well after his service as Attorney General. Okocha’s dedication to the legal field has been evident throughout his career, and he believes his contributions should not be dismissed lightly.
During a live coverage by TVC, Okocha expressed disappointment over the governor’s casual dismissal of legal professionals, particularly in a context where no names were mentioned. He felt it was unfair to categorize experienced legal practitioners without providing clarity on who the governor was addressing. He revealed that his colleague, Chief Frank, reached out to him with clips showing that others were already rising to defend those labeled as “so-called legal luminaries.”
In his remarks, “I served in the Federal Judicial Service Commission and the National Judicial Councilor. I’ve been Chairman of the Council of Legal Education and Chairman of the Body of Benchers.”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
