READERS PAVILION
DIRTY LAWYER
The Editor,
Did you try discussing Sesan Akinlaja’s shabby appearance with him before you ‘bugged’ him in the Squib? As for me, it is twice now that I had advised him on need to improve on his terrible appearance.
Editor’s Note: So you too know him to be a shabby dresser?
DIRTY LAWYER
The Editor,
It has become habitual for Julius Olusesan Akinlaja to dress shabbily. In fact I know him very well but I think the problem started when he lost his wife a few years back. Since that incident, he has not been himself again.
Editor’s Note: So sorry to hear about Mr. Akinlaja’s loss, nonetheless he needs to move on with his life and in fair and fine appearances too!
DIRTY LAWYER
The Editor,
You this man, how many times have I advised that you take things easy with people God! See how heavily you fell on Akinlaja in this week’s edition. But then the truth is that he was so badly dressed on the New Legal Year day. In fact I had to call him aside to complain about his appearance and asked him if you are this dirty, how do you expect people to buy your books?
Editor’s Note: Good question.
DIRTY LAWYER
The Editor,
I was so excited, in fact thrilled reading your article on the shabbily dressed lawyer. Such a fellow should have been walked out of the occasion. You know there are lawyers who dress in such a way that you are ashamed to identify yourself as a lawyer. And one should blame seniors in the profession for their relaxed attitude to poor and improper dressing among lawyers.
I am 25 years at the bar now and remember when I was a new wig, how seniors would take up any lawyer who dressed improperly. In Lagos here, you can trust Kehinde Sofola S.A.N. to take you up on the colour or texture of your bibs etc.
Nowadays seniors no longer act that way and that’s not good for the profession.
SQUIB
The Editor,
Don’t you think that going by all these your stories one day all your victims will come together to donate canes to give you a collective thrashing? See how you mercilessly bugged this Mr. Sesan Akinlaja, the dirty lawyer. However I must concede that is a very interesting magazine and one doesn’t have to be a lawyer to enjoy it. For me I love reading the “Learned Squib article and the Readers’ Pavilion”. I don’t like the articles of the professor, too boring for me and the Case Law, I don’t touch-that’s for lawyers I am sure if the squib goes public, it will enjoy wide readership among non-lawyers. Give it a thought; after there are health magazines all over the place and they are not limited to doctors and nurses.
Anytime I read the Squib in my office, I’ll be smiling broadly and people used to wonder at me. On one occasion I invited an enquiring colleague to read what I found so amusing. The next thing was for her to burst out laughing infact she said if she were in my shoes, instead of merely smiling broadly like I have been doing, she’d be on the floor, rolling with mirth!
Editor’s Note: Thank you. Please keep reading, we’ll keep squibbing.
SQUIB
The Editor,
Now that I have met you, I shall remember to put you in my prayers. When I first saw you, I think in Justice Obadina’s court, I was surprised at your looks. I wondered to myself, how could somebody looking so gentle and calm-write such hot stuff.
And to think that you write all these things, walking about freely and without any security. You must be close to close. But for your efforts in the Squib, the Judiciary would have been much worse.
Editor’s Note: To God only, be the glory.
SQUIB
The Editor,
I think it is high time, you extended your crusade to the Court of Appeal, Lagos I don’t know what that court is turning to. For the past two weeks now, two whole weeks after coming back from vacation, the court has not been sitting. A fortnight ago, they said the judges went for a conference and only last week, they said the judges had been summoned to Abuja by the Supreme Court or was it the NJC?
This is no way for a Court of Appeal to be run.
Editor’s Note: I think we’ll look in the direction of ‘upstairs’ very soon.
SQUIB
The Editor,
I want to thank you so much for the Squib. I believe the Squib is one of your callings. You know everyman has his own calling….. not everybody could do the squib. You have the courage. Thank you so much.
Editor’s Note: Really, it is God we should thank. Always.
SQUIB
The Editor,
I just want to thank you for the Squib. Oh, how I do thoroughly enjoy that magazine, so interesting and informative.
Editor’s Note: Thank you. Please keep reading, we’ll keep squibbing.
SQUIB
The Editor,
I overheard one of our “charge and bail” colleagues telling some people that one had better start dressing well, otherwise, the Squib would just put one’s photograph on the cover of the magazine.
Editor’s Note: Just like that?
SQUIB
The Editor,
Man of courage. Salutations.
Editor’s Note: To God only be the glory
SQUIB
The Editor,
On the basis of the Squib you should be given the S.A.N award
Editor’s Note: Yee pa! who dash monkey banana?
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
VOL.10 NO. 3
READERS’ PAVILION
WORKERS’ SALARY
The Editor,
I am appealing to you to help us press the authorities, particularly the new Chief Judge to do something about our poor salaries.
Our salaries are simply too poor-what can somebody do with #10,000.00 for a month in this Lagos?
If we are well paid, we (judiciary workers) will not be running after lawyers even judges to ask for one favour or the other.
I remember how greatly embarrassed I was one day when I ran into one of judges at the Island club. Because I had little money on me, I approached him for some assistance. To my shame the judge loudly and airily declared “You Judiciary workers are used to fine bara”.
I felt so humiliated, but the judge’s friends gave me money and made him to give me also.
Editor’s Note: Struggle is the only answer. Dare to struggle, Dare to win
OKUNNU J.
The Editor,
Why did you write in your response to a reader’s complaint about Justice Okunnu, that the complaint is a lie? (Don’t you know that the judge actually is rude and hostile to lawyers?)
Editor’s Note: Honestly, I don’t know.
BOOK EXCERPTS
The Editor,
I am a regular of your magazine. I have just finished with the book excerpts “A TUDOR DAY”. That was right marigh! It was
Editor’s Note: But I enjoyed reading it?
SMALL BOY
The Editor,
So you are such a small boy, only 45 years old! I got to know that when I read your Learned Friend article “Sweet Father”. I was just laughing when I was reading the article. Small boy you should be ashamed of yourself, you got tired when a 78 years old was still going strong!
Editor’s Note: I am not ashamed O. After all the baba is my baba. You wait till I become 78 years old!
SQUIB
The Editor,
At #500.00, the squib has become expensive for common people like us to buy. Please do something about it
Editor’s Note: Fear not. Regular Squib remains #200.00 per copy.
WORKERS’ SALARY
The Editor,
I am appealing to you to help us press the authorities, particularly the new Chief Judge to do something about our poor salaries.
Our salaries are simply too poor-what can somebody do with #10,000.00 for a month in this Lagos?
If we are well paid, we (judiciary workers) will not be running after lawyers even judges to ask for one favour or the other.
I remember how greatly embarrassed I was one day when I ran into one of judges at the Island club. Because I had little money on me, I approached him for some assistance. To my shame the judge loudly and airily declared “You Judiciary workers are used to fine bara”.
I felt so humiliated, but the judge’s friends gave me money and made him to give me also.
Editor’s Note: Struggle is the only answer. Dare to struggle, Dare to win
OKUNNU J.
The Editor,
Why did you write in your response to a reader’s complaint about Justice Okunnu, that the complaint is a lie? (Don’t you know that the judge actually is rude and hostile to lawyers?)
Editor’s Note: Honestly, I don’t know.
BOOK EXCERPTS
The Editor,
I am a regular of your magazine. I have just finished with the book excerpts “A TUDOR DAY”. That was right marigh! It was
Editor’s Note: But I enjoyed reading it?
SMALL BOY
The Editor,
So you are such a small boy, only 45 years old! I got to know that when I read your Learned Friend article “Sweet Father”. I was just laughing when I was reading the article. Small boy you should be ashamed of yourself, you got tired when a 78 years old was still going strong!
Editor’s Note: I am not ashamed O. After all the baba is my baba. You wait till I become 78 years old!
SQUIB
The Editor,
At #500.00, the squib has become expensive for common people like us to buy. Please do something about it
Editor’s Note: Fear not. Regular Squib remains #200.00 per copy.
VOL.10 NO. 2
READERS’ PAVILION
SQUIB
The Editor,
Why did you increase the cover price of the Squib to #500.00. That’s too much for us o. Although I could see you have quite a lot of photographs in there.
Editor’s Note: The #500.00 price is for this bumper edition (Vol 10 No 1) only.
SQUIB
The Editor,
I have bought the Squib but I have not read it. Let me tell you how I enjoy my Squib-I read it in a relaxed atmosphere in the company of cold beer.
Editor’s note: Wow!
NEW LEGAL YEAR
The Editor,
I think you just have to write about the New Legal Year Ceremony of yesterday (Monday 28 September 2009) It was simply wonderful colourful and fantastic. What a show and even members of the public wondered what celebrations we were at while it lasted. There was plenty to it, even at 4.00pm. I still got a hot plate of amala and ewedu. One could see difference between this new administration and its predecessor, Alabi (C.J).
You know unlike those other Chief Judges who just “chop” allocations, this mama (Akande C.J) just ordered that the allocation for the New Legal Year Ceremony be fully and well spent.
Look at those tents, the decorations especially the marque set up for judges and Senior Advocates of Nigeria. This is a good beginning.
Editor’s Note: And may it continue to the end.
GANI
The Editor,
When gain dead and people were lamenting, I told them (our colleagues) not to despair, that there is another Gani in our midst in your person. They however doubted whether you could rise to that level but I assured them that in time you will be like that why I didn’t consider my own very self to become a Gani, was because I know that I don’t have the courage of people like you to fight against wrongs in the country.
Editor’s Note: Just let my wife catch you!
OKUNNU J.
The Editor,
By God it is high time something was done about Justice Okunnu. Oh what a maddeningly rude judge? She can be so discourteous and nasty to counsel. Imagine a judge shouting on counsel to shut up! Sit down! Etc. I think the NBA should take up this matter with the Chief Judge, so that this embarrassment can stop.
Only about two weeks ago, she so upset a lawyer with her rudeness that the counsel was prepared to even beat her up in court.
Yes I agree she is an industrious and quite organised a judge. You have to say that of her but her terrible temperament and comportment is such a huge munus.
Editor’s Note: It’s a lie! Are we talking of the one and same Justice Okuunu here, the child of Alhaji Femi Okunnu S.A.N and Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, former Deputy Governor? Well, trust us to investigate.
SQUIB
The Editor,
Why did you increase the cover price of the Squib to #500.00. That’s too much for us o. Although I could see you have quite a lot of photographs in there.
Editor’s Note: The #500.00 price is for this bumper edition (Vol 10 No 1) only.
SQUIB
The Editor,
I have bought the Squib but I have not read it. Let me tell you how I enjoy my Squib-I read it in a relaxed atmosphere in the company of cold beer.
Editor’s note: Wow!
NEW LEGAL YEAR
The Editor,
I think you just have to write about the New Legal Year Ceremony of yesterday (Monday 28 September 2009) It was simply wonderful colourful and fantastic. What a show and even members of the public wondered what celebrations we were at while it lasted. There was plenty to it, even at 4.00pm. I still got a hot plate of amala and ewedu. One could see difference between this new administration and its predecessor, Alabi (C.J).
You know unlike those other Chief Judges who just “chop” allocations, this mama (Akande C.J) just ordered that the allocation for the New Legal Year Ceremony be fully and well spent.
Look at those tents, the decorations especially the marque set up for judges and Senior Advocates of Nigeria. This is a good beginning.
Editor’s Note: And may it continue to the end.
GANI
The Editor,
When gain dead and people were lamenting, I told them (our colleagues) not to despair, that there is another Gani in our midst in your person. They however doubted whether you could rise to that level but I assured them that in time you will be like that why I didn’t consider my own very self to become a Gani, was because I know that I don’t have the courage of people like you to fight against wrongs in the country.
Editor’s Note: Just let my wife catch you!
OKUNNU J.
The Editor,
By God it is high time something was done about Justice Okunnu. Oh what a maddeningly rude judge? She can be so discourteous and nasty to counsel. Imagine a judge shouting on counsel to shut up! Sit down! Etc. I think the NBA should take up this matter with the Chief Judge, so that this embarrassment can stop.
Only about two weeks ago, she so upset a lawyer with her rudeness that the counsel was prepared to even beat her up in court.
Yes I agree she is an industrious and quite organised a judge. You have to say that of her but her terrible temperament and comportment is such a huge munus.
Editor’s Note: It’s a lie! Are we talking of the one and same Justice Okuunu here, the child of Alhaji Femi Okunnu S.A.N and Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, former Deputy Governor? Well, trust us to investigate.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
VOL 9 NO 36
RONKE HARRISON
The Editor,
I must congratulate you on the last edition of your magazine, the Squib. What a shocker that your relevation about Ronke Harrison was! That was investigative journalism at its best. Even your detractors would have to admit that your magazine is not as bad as portrayed. It is the Squib that has let all the whole world know that a lawyer like Ronke Harrison who sold her client’s property for about #120 million naira and could not refund same upon demand is being considered for a judicial post.
Of course I agree with your position in your previous edition (“SEX AND THE BENCH”) that there are by far too many women on the Lagos State Bench. That situation is, frankly speaking, bad. Why should male lawyers who work harder than women and who are more than them in active practice be put at a disadvantage when it comes to judicial appointments?
Editor’s Note: Why?
RONKE HARRISON
The Editor,
Well done for exposing the Ronke Harrison woman as unfit for the bench However the NBA (Lagos, Ikeja and Ikorodu Branches) should step into the matter by writing to the authorities about the un-suitability of Ronke Harrison on the bench, otherwise we all will wake up one day to see her there. And it will be too late then to do anything about her appointment.
Editor’s Note: You are right.!
RONKE HARRISON
The Editor,
But for the fact that you published the note, Ronke Harrison made in her own hand-writing, on her letter-head paper admitting that she still had money to repay back to the person when she wrongfully sold property to, I never would have believed your story about. She is otherwise a gentle and responsible counsel. I never could have believed she was capable of such misconduct.
Editor’s Note: And, so said so many other people.
RONKE HARRISON
The Editor,
I see some traces of “bad-belle” on the part of those who sponsored the Ronke Harrison story. Could it not be that the woman had finished refunding the money she collected from the wrongful sale of the house yet her enemies still went ahead against her, nonetheless?.
Editor’s Note: Even if she had finished refunding the money would that absolve her of wrong doing?
RONKE HARRISON
The Editor,
I must tell you that your edition with the cover “SEX AND THE BENCH” is still causing sensation all over the Ministry of Justice. People are accusing you of running down candidates from the ministry.
As for Ronke Harrison, I am perturbed about the allegation against her. She is my good sister, I wonder why she put her self in the race for judge-ship knowing she still has a big skeleton in her cupboard. She should have sorted herself out before applying for judge
Editor’s Note: Hmmmmmphh!
The Editor,
I must congratulate you on the last edition of your magazine, the Squib. What a shocker that your relevation about Ronke Harrison was! That was investigative journalism at its best. Even your detractors would have to admit that your magazine is not as bad as portrayed. It is the Squib that has let all the whole world know that a lawyer like Ronke Harrison who sold her client’s property for about #120 million naira and could not refund same upon demand is being considered for a judicial post.
Of course I agree with your position in your previous edition (“SEX AND THE BENCH”) that there are by far too many women on the Lagos State Bench. That situation is, frankly speaking, bad. Why should male lawyers who work harder than women and who are more than them in active practice be put at a disadvantage when it comes to judicial appointments?
Editor’s Note: Why?
RONKE HARRISON
The Editor,
Well done for exposing the Ronke Harrison woman as unfit for the bench However the NBA (Lagos, Ikeja and Ikorodu Branches) should step into the matter by writing to the authorities about the un-suitability of Ronke Harrison on the bench, otherwise we all will wake up one day to see her there. And it will be too late then to do anything about her appointment.
Editor’s Note: You are right.!
RONKE HARRISON
The Editor,
But for the fact that you published the note, Ronke Harrison made in her own hand-writing, on her letter-head paper admitting that she still had money to repay back to the person when she wrongfully sold property to, I never would have believed your story about. She is otherwise a gentle and responsible counsel. I never could have believed she was capable of such misconduct.
Editor’s Note: And, so said so many other people.
RONKE HARRISON
The Editor,
I see some traces of “bad-belle” on the part of those who sponsored the Ronke Harrison story. Could it not be that the woman had finished refunding the money she collected from the wrongful sale of the house yet her enemies still went ahead against her, nonetheless?.
Editor’s Note: Even if she had finished refunding the money would that absolve her of wrong doing?
RONKE HARRISON
The Editor,
I must tell you that your edition with the cover “SEX AND THE BENCH” is still causing sensation all over the Ministry of Justice. People are accusing you of running down candidates from the ministry.
As for Ronke Harrison, I am perturbed about the allegation against her. She is my good sister, I wonder why she put her self in the race for judge-ship knowing she still has a big skeleton in her cupboard. She should have sorted herself out before applying for judge
Editor’s Note: Hmmmmmphh!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Vol 9 N0 35
READERS’ PAVILION
VOL 9 NO 36
FEMALE JUDGES
The Editor,
There have been several complaints about his Lordship. Justice C.M.A Olatoregun J (Mrs) of the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court. His Lordship has a notorious reputation for being rude and quarrelsome with lawyers. His Lordship freely uses such words as reckless and irresponsible on Counsel. His Lordship also has a standing policy of not relisting any matter struck out even in same were struck out in the absence of parties and Counsel. The SQUIB ought to monitor his Lordship’s Court to verify complaint.
His Lordship Taiwo J. of the Lagos High Court sat at around 11.am on Thursday the 9th July 2009 without a word of apology to counsel in court which included a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
Editor’s Note:- Really?
SEX AND THE BENCH
The Editor,
Sex and the Bench! What a catchy title for a Magazine Cover. I am sure it will attract people to rush this week’s (Vol. 9 No 34) edition.
Editor’s Note: - Are you saying sex sells fast?
SEX AND THE BENCH
The Editor,
I want to know, what you meant by your cover title “SEX AND THE BENCH? Is it that Judges are sleeping with themselves or the baba is catching action with the judicial babes?
Editor’s Note: - Which baba and babes are you talking about? Have you read the story at all?
SEX AND THE BENCH
The Editor,
How can one get a copy of the Squib to buy? I understand this week’s edition is really hot. I am prepared to pay N500:00 for a copy. Please.
Editor’s Note: - Your wish is my command but only for N200:00
SEX AND THE BENCH
The Editor,
You just have to get me a copy of this week’s edition (SEX AND THE BENCH) otherwise I’ll fight you and I mean it. My people in the chambers forgot to buy me one earlier in the week. Since Wednesday I’ve been looking in vain for the Squib. In situations of scarcity like this you just to provide for Squib addicts like me.
Editor’s Note: - Don’t worry, I’ll send you your fix.
BAR FOCUS
The Editor,
There are many serious things that ought to engage the attention of the bar but which unfortunately is not the case. Take for example, the new rules of the Court of Appeal stating that where the High court- Registry fails to compile records within 30 days (of judgement), the parties can so do within 60 days. The rule is very wrong. One, the Court of Appeal has no powers to make rules for the High Court.
Second, the rule encourages corruption on the part of High Court Registrars. They will simply abandon their duties of compiling records, except their palms are greased.
Third, parties seeking compilation of records by themselves will certainly run into some difficulties. For example how would they have easy access to Exhibits of cases, since they are not the official custodian of same?
Chief. G.O.K. Ajayi S.A.N
Editor’s Note: - Is the bar listening?
SEX AND THE BENCH
The Editor,
Where and how did you manage to get the shortlist of candidates for judicial appointment in Lagos State
Editor’s Note: - Geckos at work!
PLS ACCESS STORIES REFERRED TO AT: http://www.squibcoverstory.blogspot.com
VOL 9 NO 34
NBA LAGOS ELECTION
The Editor,
I am not surprised that your analysis of the chairmanship tussle in the NBA Lagos Election is tilt in favour of Gboyega Kolade. Calculating the advert spaces he has taken in the Squib, he could have spent up to #250,000. You know advertisement is a partial bribe to the publisher of the magazine. But then it is he who pays the piper that dictates the tune.
Editor’s Note: You are entitled to your opinions but let’s wait till June 14 to see how credible our analysis is.
SQUIB
The Editor,
What’s happening to the Squib, the printing these days is so terrible. Many of your readers are sore on this point. You may begin to consider changing your printers.
Editor’s Note: Good point brother!
“DELE OYE MAGIC”
The Editor,
I read your Learned Squib article-“The Dele Oye Magic” and believed that you are better holding back your aces as far as your Legal practitioners Disciplinary Case is concerned
Editor’s Note: Thanks for your concern.
ARIBISALA S.A.N
The Editor,
I laughed so heartily when I was reading the curriculum vitae of Chief Ajibola Aribisala S.A.N that you published in your magazine some weeks ago. What a ridiculous c.v! I was amazed that any lawyer at all can write such things about himself. It is simply amazing that a person can be so full of himself like Aribisala displayed in that c.v.
Editor’s Note: I was amazed too.
VOL 9 NO 36
FEMALE JUDGES
The Editor,
There have been several complaints about his Lordship. Justice C.M.A Olatoregun J (Mrs) of the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court. His Lordship has a notorious reputation for being rude and quarrelsome with lawyers. His Lordship freely uses such words as reckless and irresponsible on Counsel. His Lordship also has a standing policy of not relisting any matter struck out even in same were struck out in the absence of parties and Counsel. The SQUIB ought to monitor his Lordship’s Court to verify complaint.
His Lordship Taiwo J. of the Lagos High Court sat at around 11.am on Thursday the 9th July 2009 without a word of apology to counsel in court which included a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
Editor’s Note:- Really?
SEX AND THE BENCH
The Editor,
Sex and the Bench! What a catchy title for a Magazine Cover. I am sure it will attract people to rush this week’s (Vol. 9 No 34) edition.
Editor’s Note: - Are you saying sex sells fast?
SEX AND THE BENCH
The Editor,
I want to know, what you meant by your cover title “SEX AND THE BENCH? Is it that Judges are sleeping with themselves or the baba is catching action with the judicial babes?
Editor’s Note: - Which baba and babes are you talking about? Have you read the story at all?
SEX AND THE BENCH
The Editor,
How can one get a copy of the Squib to buy? I understand this week’s edition is really hot. I am prepared to pay N500:00 for a copy. Please.
Editor’s Note: - Your wish is my command but only for N200:00
SEX AND THE BENCH
The Editor,
You just have to get me a copy of this week’s edition (SEX AND THE BENCH) otherwise I’ll fight you and I mean it. My people in the chambers forgot to buy me one earlier in the week. Since Wednesday I’ve been looking in vain for the Squib. In situations of scarcity like this you just to provide for Squib addicts like me.
Editor’s Note: - Don’t worry, I’ll send you your fix.
BAR FOCUS
The Editor,
There are many serious things that ought to engage the attention of the bar but which unfortunately is not the case. Take for example, the new rules of the Court of Appeal stating that where the High court- Registry fails to compile records within 30 days (of judgement), the parties can so do within 60 days. The rule is very wrong. One, the Court of Appeal has no powers to make rules for the High Court.
Second, the rule encourages corruption on the part of High Court Registrars. They will simply abandon their duties of compiling records, except their palms are greased.
Third, parties seeking compilation of records by themselves will certainly run into some difficulties. For example how would they have easy access to Exhibits of cases, since they are not the official custodian of same?
Chief. G.O.K. Ajayi S.A.N
Editor’s Note: - Is the bar listening?
SEX AND THE BENCH
The Editor,
Where and how did you manage to get the shortlist of candidates for judicial appointment in Lagos State
Editor’s Note: - Geckos at work!
PLS ACCESS STORIES REFERRED TO AT: http://www.squibcoverstory.blogspot.com
Thursday, August 27, 2009
VOL 9 N0.29
THE EDITOR,
Dear Sir,
RE: HOW THE "ETERNAL" TRIAL OF SQUIB EDITOR FAILED TO START AGAIN.
I must commend your courage in facing your "endless" trial. But whatever has a beginning must have an end. No matter how long and 'eternal' your persecutors had planned to make your trial to last, it must have an end because it has a beginning and I decree an end to the 'eternal' trial sooner than your persecutors had planned.
Please permit my going rather spiritual, call for a fast and a prayer fellowship over this lingering trial and let us see how far your persecutors can go. The spiritual determines the physical, don't ignore this.
I commend learned silk, Professor S.A Adesanya SAN for his decision "not to be part of illegality". One would have expected Chief Lawal-Rabana to take the path of honour by disqualifying himself from further proceeding before the highly respected G.O.K. Ajayi SAN raised the issue. The issue is not just about 'bias' but "likelihood of bias". With the petition of Chief Lawal Rabana SAN now published, I would be surprised to see him in the panel when next it reconvene or else it would be clear to all that he is on a mission of personal vengeance and vendetta, a mission impossible.
I have gone through the petition of LA Sotiminu the then Chief Judge and was amused by her narration of the incident as it concerned Hon. Justice A.A Alabi the now about to go Chief Judge when she wrote:- "Mr. Adesina described Hon. Justice Ade Alabi who during the lockouts trying to break his way in as "the Judge, the hammer"
Is it not disgusting and dishonourable of a Chief judge (then in waiting) to try to break his way in? Is that a conduct becoming of a Honourable Judge? Let us call a spade, a spade that is not only dishonourable, it is ungentlemanly.
Please, Editor-in-Chief, could you please check the records and see if Hon. Justice A.A. Alabi is also standing trial for infamous conduct and an act that is capable of turning the respected office of a Judge into an "Omo Ita" and "agbero" office.
SQUIB
The Editor,
I was in Justice Alogba’s court last week and to my shock, heard his lordship praising you and your magazine. According to the judge, the system actually needs people like you, saying further that the only possible remonstration with you is moderation
Editor’s Note: We thank God.
SOKOTO NEC
The Editor,
Just want to tell you that I really enjoyed reading your account of your trip to Sokoto in the Squib.
Editor’s Note: Sir, you did?
MEIGBOPE
The Editor,
Although it was a bad thing for policemen to assault a magistrate, but the magistrate involved (W.A.E Meigbope) would not have been beaten up and humiliated if he had not ventured out of his court to confront the policemen who were determined to re-arrest the people, he had just discharged.
He caused the disgrace to happen to him, by stepping out of the court-room and court premises to confront the police-men. He ought to know better than doing that-considering the mentality of the average Nigerian police-men.
Editor’s Note:-Discretion is the better part of valour eh?
STAFF BUS
The Editor,
Those people who complained to you about discriminatory practices going on in the staff bus are only being mischievous. It is not true that we give-queries to junior staff, for-arguing or quarreling with senior staff. The only time that happened was a long time ago when a level six officer was rude to a level 13 officer. But the lady involved apologized adequately and matter was resolved amicably.
As for reserved seats, that courtesy was given to the elderly ones amongst us, those who had spent even more than 30 years in service and of course being that old, we felt it was not nice for such category of people to be struggling with the younger ones for space in the staff bus.
Whatever our education, we-should not forget that we are Africans and as such, must give regard to elders
Editor’s Note: Well spoken
Dear Sir,
RE: HOW THE "ETERNAL" TRIAL OF SQUIB EDITOR FAILED TO START AGAIN.
I must commend your courage in facing your "endless" trial. But whatever has a beginning must have an end. No matter how long and 'eternal' your persecutors had planned to make your trial to last, it must have an end because it has a beginning and I decree an end to the 'eternal' trial sooner than your persecutors had planned.
Please permit my going rather spiritual, call for a fast and a prayer fellowship over this lingering trial and let us see how far your persecutors can go. The spiritual determines the physical, don't ignore this.
I commend learned silk, Professor S.A Adesanya SAN for his decision "not to be part of illegality". One would have expected Chief Lawal-Rabana to take the path of honour by disqualifying himself from further proceeding before the highly respected G.O.K. Ajayi SAN raised the issue. The issue is not just about 'bias' but "likelihood of bias". With the petition of Chief Lawal Rabana SAN now published, I would be surprised to see him in the panel when next it reconvene or else it would be clear to all that he is on a mission of personal vengeance and vendetta, a mission impossible.
I have gone through the petition of LA Sotiminu the then Chief Judge and was amused by her narration of the incident as it concerned Hon. Justice A.A Alabi the now about to go Chief Judge when she wrote:- "Mr. Adesina described Hon. Justice Ade Alabi who during the lockouts trying to break his way in as "the Judge, the hammer"
Is it not disgusting and dishonourable of a Chief judge (then in waiting) to try to break his way in? Is that a conduct becoming of a Honourable Judge? Let us call a spade, a spade that is not only dishonourable, it is ungentlemanly.
Please, Editor-in-Chief, could you please check the records and see if Hon. Justice A.A. Alabi is also standing trial for infamous conduct and an act that is capable of turning the respected office of a Judge into an "Omo Ita" and "agbero" office.
SQUIB
The Editor,
I was in Justice Alogba’s court last week and to my shock, heard his lordship praising you and your magazine. According to the judge, the system actually needs people like you, saying further that the only possible remonstration with you is moderation
Editor’s Note: We thank God.
SOKOTO NEC
The Editor,
Just want to tell you that I really enjoyed reading your account of your trip to Sokoto in the Squib.
Editor’s Note: Sir, you did?
MEIGBOPE
The Editor,
Although it was a bad thing for policemen to assault a magistrate, but the magistrate involved (W.A.E Meigbope) would not have been beaten up and humiliated if he had not ventured out of his court to confront the policemen who were determined to re-arrest the people, he had just discharged.
He caused the disgrace to happen to him, by stepping out of the court-room and court premises to confront the police-men. He ought to know better than doing that-considering the mentality of the average Nigerian police-men.
Editor’s Note:-Discretion is the better part of valour eh?
STAFF BUS
The Editor,
Those people who complained to you about discriminatory practices going on in the staff bus are only being mischievous. It is not true that we give-queries to junior staff, for-arguing or quarreling with senior staff. The only time that happened was a long time ago when a level six officer was rude to a level 13 officer. But the lady involved apologized adequately and matter was resolved amicably.
As for reserved seats, that courtesy was given to the elderly ones amongst us, those who had spent even more than 30 years in service and of course being that old, we felt it was not nice for such category of people to be struggling with the younger ones for space in the staff bus.
Whatever our education, we-should not forget that we are Africans and as such, must give regard to elders
Editor’s Note: Well spoken
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
VOL 9 NO 31
POLICE BEAT UP MAGISTRATE
The Editor,
The above screaming headline caught my eye on the drive home on Friday the 22nd May 2009. It was reported in the PM News dated Friday 22nd May 2009 Vol. 15 No. 96. I forward herewith a copy of the paper for your perusal.
It evoked a mix of emotions, sadness, resignation, nonchalance (people get beaten up every day by the police) until it dawned on me that this may be a nail in the coffin of the institution called the judiciary and ultimately the legal system as it exists presently in Nigeria.
I am not being alarmist, my view is borne by consideration of other similar reports in recent times, the Squib reported some time ago that a lawyer was arrested and beaten up in the court premises after a judge had issued restraining orders, the PM News reported that a magistrate fought a Policeman because he approached her parked vehicle and wanted to know why the vehicle was parked and who it's occupants were, (I am sorry I don't have the date and volume of newspaper), the Punch reported that a Magistrate fought a driver because the driver blocked the Magistrate's access to his residence etc.
This progression downhill is swift and we may soon witness the sacking of the courts by the police or some other coercive arm of the Executive.
Our first reaction, being cynical and jaded Nigerians, is "don't other Nigerians get beaten up? What's so special about the magistrate? God knows what lie did to provoke the battery”.
I urge that we discard this attitude, not because of the individual, but because of the institution in which we all have a vested interest.
Another reaction this time from legal practitioners, may be “what does the judiciary do when it happens to lawyers?" My response again is that the battery of a Magistrate, Judge or any other legal officer is a massive blow to the institution, today the police tomorrow an aggrieved litigant and thereafter any person who dislikes the judicial officer or his views can fall on the said officer and pummel him to his satisfaction.
When judicial officers start getting a beating in the course of their duties, justice disappears, when there is no justice, anarchy reigns and Hobbesian theory of life being brutish and short comes to pass.
While it is true that the judiciary has not being a partner to the Bar, the Bar should rise above this, protect the judiciary and the judicial institution.
I suggest that the Bar make a formal report to the Executive Governor of the State, that the "Unknown Policemen" be identified and proper sanctions brought to bear on them and their commanding officers.
It is the NBA's graven duty to rise against anything that may derogate or in any way tarnish the judicial institution, it is in its interest to do so.
Thank you.
VICTOR C. GWAM ESQ.
Editor’s Note: - Well said.
NBA LAGOS ELECTION
The Editor,
You are biased in your report about the forthcoming elections of the NBA Lagos. Why did you make Gboyega. Kolade’s picture bigger than those of the other contestants, if not that you are biased in his favour because he advertised in your magazine?
Editor’s Note: - You call that report biased?
NBA LAGOS BRANCH
The Editor,
Concerning the NBA Lagos branch election, I agree with your analysis that Dayo Onakoya will come last in the election. He is an unknown.
Editor’s Note: - Let’s wait and see
NBA LAGOS BRANCH
The Editor,
The best thing for the three Yoruba people in the contest for the chairman NBA Lagos branch is for two of them to step down for the third, to squarely face the Igbo chap.
Editor’s Note: - I doubt whether your advice will be followed.
ADETULA ALABI CJ
The Editor,
I can not help but laugh heartily reading your Prophet Sukubu cartoon. Am sure the chief judge Augustine Adetula Alabi can never forgive you. You are such a rascal, teasing the poor man so mercilessly every week. I am still laughing
Editor’s Note: - Still laughing?
The Editor,
The above screaming headline caught my eye on the drive home on Friday the 22nd May 2009. It was reported in the PM News dated Friday 22nd May 2009 Vol. 15 No. 96. I forward herewith a copy of the paper for your perusal.
It evoked a mix of emotions, sadness, resignation, nonchalance (people get beaten up every day by the police) until it dawned on me that this may be a nail in the coffin of the institution called the judiciary and ultimately the legal system as it exists presently in Nigeria.
I am not being alarmist, my view is borne by consideration of other similar reports in recent times, the Squib reported some time ago that a lawyer was arrested and beaten up in the court premises after a judge had issued restraining orders, the PM News reported that a magistrate fought a Policeman because he approached her parked vehicle and wanted to know why the vehicle was parked and who it's occupants were, (I am sorry I don't have the date and volume of newspaper), the Punch reported that a Magistrate fought a driver because the driver blocked the Magistrate's access to his residence etc.
This progression downhill is swift and we may soon witness the sacking of the courts by the police or some other coercive arm of the Executive.
Our first reaction, being cynical and jaded Nigerians, is "don't other Nigerians get beaten up? What's so special about the magistrate? God knows what lie did to provoke the battery”.
I urge that we discard this attitude, not because of the individual, but because of the institution in which we all have a vested interest.
Another reaction this time from legal practitioners, may be “what does the judiciary do when it happens to lawyers?" My response again is that the battery of a Magistrate, Judge or any other legal officer is a massive blow to the institution, today the police tomorrow an aggrieved litigant and thereafter any person who dislikes the judicial officer or his views can fall on the said officer and pummel him to his satisfaction.
When judicial officers start getting a beating in the course of their duties, justice disappears, when there is no justice, anarchy reigns and Hobbesian theory of life being brutish and short comes to pass.
While it is true that the judiciary has not being a partner to the Bar, the Bar should rise above this, protect the judiciary and the judicial institution.
I suggest that the Bar make a formal report to the Executive Governor of the State, that the "Unknown Policemen" be identified and proper sanctions brought to bear on them and their commanding officers.
It is the NBA's graven duty to rise against anything that may derogate or in any way tarnish the judicial institution, it is in its interest to do so.
Thank you.
VICTOR C. GWAM ESQ.
Editor’s Note: - Well said.
NBA LAGOS ELECTION
The Editor,
You are biased in your report about the forthcoming elections of the NBA Lagos. Why did you make Gboyega. Kolade’s picture bigger than those of the other contestants, if not that you are biased in his favour because he advertised in your magazine?
Editor’s Note: - You call that report biased?
NBA LAGOS BRANCH
The Editor,
Concerning the NBA Lagos branch election, I agree with your analysis that Dayo Onakoya will come last in the election. He is an unknown.
Editor’s Note: - Let’s wait and see
NBA LAGOS BRANCH
The Editor,
The best thing for the three Yoruba people in the contest for the chairman NBA Lagos branch is for two of them to step down for the third, to squarely face the Igbo chap.
Editor’s Note: - I doubt whether your advice will be followed.
ADETULA ALABI CJ
The Editor,
I can not help but laugh heartily reading your Prophet Sukubu cartoon. Am sure the chief judge Augustine Adetula Alabi can never forgive you. You are such a rascal, teasing the poor man so mercilessly every week. I am still laughing
Editor’s Note: - Still laughing?
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