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Akpabio: Agbakoba demands retraction of Natasha’s sexual harassment allegation
Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), former president, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has written a second letter to Sen.Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding retraction of “her unsubstantiated sexual harassment allegations against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.”
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I have three daughters, interested in finding truth – Agbakoba on Akpabio vs Natasha
The Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), solicitor to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, says it is interested in finding out the truth about the allegation of sexual harassment against Akpabio. The allegation was made by suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
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Keep your opinion on Tinubu’s certificate saga – Agbakoba tells lawyers
The former chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has warned lawyers to keep their opinions on President Bola Tinubu’s Chicago State University controversy. He advised the legal experts to await the Supreme Court judgment before
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Presidential election petitions can be resolved in 7 days – Agbakoba
Olisa Agbakoba, SAN has said electoral matters on the presidential can be concluded within one week if the courts could be proactive. He noted that the tension around the call for an interim government was due to expectations that the tribunal may not deliver judgement before May 29.
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“Issues that may arise from 2023 election petitions process in Nigeria”- Agbakoba SAN
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, explained issues that may arise from the 2023 election petition process in Nigeria. The 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections have just been concluded and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the winner of the…
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Agbakoba SAN writes INEC for ‘correct’ interpretation of electoral laws
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN, has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, requesting the “correct” interpretation of certain sections of the 1999 constitution that determines who wins a presidential election. He noted that Section 134 of the 1999 Constitution prescribes a presidential candidate meet the requirements…
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Former NBA President, Agbakoba provides Nigerians strategic support for business start up
Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN, the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has called on Nigerians to embrace the strategic support his law firm, Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) is providing for individuals to start up a business. “Startups play a key role in generating a nation’s GDP. Amazing founders are creating fantastic businesses all…
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Agbakoba, OAL boost Buhari’s accusation of govs stealing local government funds
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba, and his law firm (OAL) have supported President Muhammadu Buhari in his accusing governors of pilfering local government funds. Recall that President Buhari, in a speech delivered at the presidential parley, for members of the Senior Executive Course 44 (2022) of the National Institute for…
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Change of constitution not guarantee for perfect Nigeria – Agbakoba
A former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has said a change of the 1999 Constitution will not guarantee a perfect country. Agbakoba said this at the inaugural #FixPoliticsDialogues, a platform which convenes debates on national issues. The event, tagged: “1999 Constitution: To change or amend?” was organised by FixPolitics,…
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#ThePlatform: Agbakoba blows hot: ‘Nigerian Governors Constitutionally Irresponsible’
A former President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) took a swipe at state governors on Saturday saying they do not respect the Nigerian Constitution and have not shown that they are responsible towards it. Agbakoba said despite court judgement, the state governors are yet obey court orders in respect of financial…