In moments like this, the voice of the Bar must be steady and unwavering. The decision of the Lagos Branch to call attention to the violation of a subsisting court judgment and the rights of Vice Admiral Dada Olaniyi Labinjo (Rtd.) is both timely and necessary.
The issues at stake go beyond the plight of one individual; they strike at the very core of our collective responsibility to defend the rule of law, safeguard the integrity of our justice system, and preserve the possibility of a just society.
I align myself with this principled stand. I commend the leadership and fellow members of the Lagos Branch for the courage in calling attention to this breach.
The rule of law remains the foundation of our democracy, and it is our duty as lawyers to insist that it is neither ignored nor undermined.
I urge that the necessary steps be taken both by the authorities and by the profession to ensure that court judgments are respected and the fundamental rights of citizens protected.
