How the El-Rufai clash with the NBA revived the old legacy of the Nigerian Bar Association
The Nigerian Bar Association has been split, with some of its members announcing a rival, calling it the "New Nigerian Bar Association."
The members of the "New Nigerian Bar Association" allege that religious, ethnic and sectarian differences forced them to form their own association.
The Nigerian Bar Association has fallen into disarray after withdrawing an invitation to the Kaduna State governor to speak at its annual general meeting last week.
Although some members of the Nigerian Bar Association were outraged by the association's decision to withdraw its invitation to Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai, members of the new Bar Association, They also said that the problem that led to the formation of the organization was not current
Barrister Sulaiman Lere is one of its themes: "We have been running this group of lawyers for the past sixty years. unite the community. "
He added, "We see the time has come after we have lived together in the formation of this group for 60 years to form a new association."
Barrister Sulaiman Lere said the new group had supporters from all parts of Nigeria, and would take all necessary steps to ensure the stability of the association.
Barrister Sa`idu Tudunwada supported the move.
He said: "Over the years, religious, ethnic and sectarian differences have been highlighted in the movement's activities.
'The night of the bar is a tragedy'
But elders such as Professor Muhammad Tabi`u of Bayero University, Kano, said it was unfortunate that some had left the group, and that there was no good in the group.
A team like the NBA, if everyone gets caught up in it, it will only cripple the team on the path it is built on. "
He said in his view leaders should be involved to mediate between members of the group.
However, the president of the National Bar Association, Olumide Akpata, has indicated that he is in the process of sewing the union.
"I understand that this is our responsibility. We will contact our members to focus on strengthening it. I do not feel there is any good in our divisions. So I assure you that I will do my best to see the Nigerian Bar Association. continue to be cohesive, ”he said.
Although members of the new group of lawyers claim to be national, some see it as northern Nigeria, and there are indications that the south-west and south-east of the country are also beginning to consider secession. show that sewing is not a small task.
The members of the "New Nigerian Bar Association" allege that religious, ethnic and sectarian differences forced them to form their own association.
The Nigerian Bar Association has fallen into disarray after withdrawing an invitation to the Kaduna State governor to speak at its annual general meeting last week.