Fourteen Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs, have endorsed Dr. Babatunde Ajibade’s candidature for the Presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, in next month’s national election of the association.
DAILY NIGERIAN reports that the SANs are all members of Mr Ajibade’s Class of 1989 Nigerian Law School.
The SANs are: Prof. Andrew Chukwuemerie Abiodun Jelili Owonikoko, Segun Ajibola, Rotimi Jacobs, Teslim Olatunde Busari, Dr. Kayode Olatoke, Muiz Banire, Emeka Etiaba, Olasheni Ibiwoye, A. U. Mustapha, Emeka Okpoko, Adeyemi Kamaldeen Ajibade, Essien Andrew and Olukayode Enitan.
The SANs, in a statement on Saturday, said they could vouch for his integrity and competence, especially after having known him for the past 30 years.
The statement said: “We confidently attest to Dr Ajibade’s character, integrity, humility, experience, brilliance and hardwork in the legal profession, which led him to achieve the honour of being the first person to be elevated to the rank of SAN from the 1989 NLS Class.”
The other candidates in the race are Deacon Dele Adesina (SAN) and Olumide Akpata.
