The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb, has constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations of impropriety surrounding the receipt, management and disbursement of a ₦100 million gift from the Imo State Government to the NBA Owerri Branch.
In a statement, the NBA President said the intervention followed concerns raised by members of the Owerri Branch and a requisition by 183 members seeking an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).
The committee is expected to examine relevant financial records, receive representations from persons concerned, and submit its findings and recommendations to the NBA President no later than October 30, 2026. 
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I have constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations of impropriety concerning the receipt, management and disbursement of the ₦100 million gift from the Imo State Government to the NBA Owerri Branch.
The committee comprises the NBA General Secretary, Afam Okeke; Third Vice-President, Iniobong Irene Pepple; and Treasurer, Esther Jimoh.
This intervention follows concerns raised by members of the Branch and a requisition by 183 members for an Extraordinary General Meeting. The committee will examine relevant financial records, receive representations from those concerned, and submit its findings and recommendations to me no later than 30 October 2026.
The committee will attend the Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled for Thursday, 15 October 2026, at 2:00 p.m. as my representatives, to observe proceedings and support an orderly meeting.
It is important to emphasise that the constitution of the committee does not amount to a finding against any person. Everyone whose conduct is called into question will be given a fair opportunity to respond. All relevant financial records must be preserved and made available to facilitate a thorough examination.
As President of the Nigerian Bar Association, I remain committed to ensuring that concerns raised by members are addressed through a fair, transparent and orderly process. Accountability must go hand in hand with due process, and our response must sustain members’ confidence in the Association.
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb
President, Nigerian Bar Association.
