Sowore’s Actions Undermined The Dignity Of The Court – NBA

Omoyele Sowore

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has blasted the behaviour of former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The group described Sowore’s actions as a breach of courtroom etiquette, and Nigerians have been reacting.

In a press statement released today and signed by its president, Afam Osigwe, the NBA stressed that courtrooms in a democratic setting are open to the public to ensure transparency, but such access must be guided by order, discipline, and respect for judicial authority.

NBA further condemned Sowore’s actions and declared support for Adetunbi and other lawyers who sought to maintain order during the incident.

It read, “It is against this background that the Nigerian Bar Association views with grave concern the incident involving Mr Omoyele Sowore.

Any conduct that undermines the dignity of the court, intimidates legal practitioners, or disrupts proceedings constitutes a grave affront to the rule of law.

Such access does not extend to converting the courtroom into a platform for press briefings or actions capable of undermining the dignity and authority of the court.”

WOW.