- Wike’s Call for Sanction: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on the Body of Benchers to take disciplinary action against Professor Chidi Odinkalu.
- Accusation of Degrading the Legal Profession: Wike accuses Odinkalu of degrading the legal profession through public criticism.
- Need for Discipline and Judicial Integrity: Wike emphasizes the need for the Nigerian Bar Association to maintain discipline and protect judicial integrity.
- Odinkalu’s Response: Odinkalu dismisses Wike’s call for sanction, saying that Wike’s story will be told at the appropriate time.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged the Body of Benchers to take disciplinary action against Professor Chidi Odinkalu, accusing him of degrading the legal profession through public criticism. Wike made this call during a meeting with the Body of Benchers, emphasizing the need for the Nigerian Bar Association to maintain discipline and protect judicial integrity.
Wike expressed concerns that judges and justices are being intimidated and cannot freely associate due to fear of being accused of bribery or other wrongdoing. He cited examples of baseless accusations and petitions against judges, emphasizing the need for discipline within the profession.
In response to Wike’s call for sanction, Odinkalu dismissed the accusation, stating that Wike’s story will be told at the appropriate time. The situation highlights the ongoing debate about the role of criticism in the legal profession and the need for balance between free speech and judicial integrity.
