Jigawa chapter of NBA threatens to boycott association's AGM if the decision to withdraw El-Rufai’s invitation is not reversed

 Jigawa chapter of NBA threatens to boycott association


The Jigawa state chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has threatened to boycott the 2020 Annual General Meeting of the bar if the decision to withdraw the invitation of Kaduna state governor, Nasir el-Rufai, is not reversed.

 

The NBA on Thursday, August 20, announced the withdrawal of Governor el-Rufai's invitation, following a protest by some lawyers who argued that the governor is well known for 'human rights abuse,' and therefore shouldn't be invited to their meeting.

 

In a statement released, the chairman of NBA in Jigawa state, Abubakar Garba, argued that the governor has not been given a fair hearing to defend himself from the allegations of human rights abuses some members of the profession leveled against him. The state chapter argues that if Governor Nyesom Wike, who has been accused of human rights abuses, can be invited, then they see no reason why Governor el-Rufai should be denied an invitation.

 

Read the statement below

 

 

Jigawa chapter of NBA threatens to boycott association

 

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

UK high commission to replace expired visa for free for Nigerians as it restarts operations

Shame To Fame: Upcoming artistes gets a mega record deal after being shamed on Twitter

National Hospital Abuja in search of relatives of an unconscious man brought in after he was knocked down by a car (photos)

Tourist had part of his arm ripped off by a lion as he slept in a tent in Tanzania alongside his wife

Governor Sanwo-Olu says he'll like to meet 'mummy calm down' internet sensation

Man who impersonated Goodluck Jonathan speaks after spending 3 months in detention