"Anne's Commentary" Updates

CPD IS GOOD —SO WHY ARE SOME LAWYERS STILL KICKING?

CPD IS GOOD —SO WHY ARE SOME LAWYERS STILL KICKING? By Dr. Anne Agi 1. The Manifesto (July 2024) In 2024, Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN ran for President of the Bar. He campaigned on a robust “Lawyers First/Proactive Bar” manifesto, laying the foundation for mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as central to modern legal practice. From licensing service providers to streamlining training and mandating ICT skills, Osigwe’s vision was clear: upskill the Bar for a future‑ready lega...

Judicial Review Is Not a Threat to the Legislature – It Is It's Guardian

Judicial Review Is Not a Threat to the Legislature – It Is It's Guardian By Dr. Anne Uruegi Agi  The recent statement by the Coalition of Concerned Women for Legislative Integrity (CCWLI), [Statement] condemning the Federal High Court judgment in favour of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, reveals a troubling misunderstanding of the constitutional role of the judiciary. To describe the court's ruling as a "threat to parliamentary discipline" is to conflate constitutional checks and balances w...

SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI VS SENATE: A BRIEF ANALYSIS OF THE COURT'S VERDICT ON HER SUSPENSION AND MEDIA REPORTAGE

SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI VS SENATE: A BRIEF ANALYSIS OF THE COURT'S VERDICT ON HER SUSPENSION, AND MEDIA REPORTAGE By Dr. Anne Agi The courtroom drama between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Nigerian Senate has unfolded into a curious case study of legislative power, judicial oversight, and the dangers of media spin. With both parties claiming partial victories, the public is left dissecting headlines and press statements without access to the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the court...
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