The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to register a new lawyers’ association following a lawsuit by Bolaji Ayorinde, Mela Nunge, Garba Gajam, Emeka Ichoku, Chioma Ferguson, and Tejumola Adigun.
The court, in a December 15, 2023 judgment, ordered CAC to approve and register any of the proposed names submitted by the plaintiffs, including “Nigerian Law Society,” “Nigerian Bar Society,” “Nigerian Lawyers’ Society,” and “Association of Legal Practitioners of Nigeria.”
The judge emphasized the right to peaceful assembly and association, ensuring constitutional protection for the intended association.
