The convener of Concerned Nigerians and renowned human rights activist, Prince Deji Adeyanju has submitted a petition to the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) against self-acclaimed activist and lawyer, Kenechukwu Okeke.
Recall that Okeke had on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against against a long list of musicians, influencers, activists and preachers before a Chief Magistrate’s court in Abuja, for their roles in #EndSARS protest.
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Mr Okeke claimed in his suit his properties were destroyed during
the protests, and prayed the promoters of the protest to be brought to justice.
Among those sued are: Singers Burna Boy, Davido, Falz, Mr Macaroni, Taooma, Peter and Paul Okoye, Innocent Idibia aka Tuface, Banky W, Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy and Yemi Alade.
Also sued is the Senior Pastor, Daystar Christian Centre, Pastor Sam Adeyemi; activist, Aisha Yesufu; ex-Super Eagles legend, Kanu Nwankwo; a former Director-General, Bureau for Public Sector Reform, Dr Joe Abah; journalist, Kiki Mordi, and actors, Yul Edochie, Uche Jombo, Feyikemi Abudu, Olorunrinu Oduala, Pamilerin Adegoke, Japhet Omojuwa, Ayo Sogunro and Deji Adeyanju.
However, Deji Adeyanju in a letter dated November 11, 2020, asked the committee to sanction Okeke for alleged professional misconduct against the legal profession.
Deji stated Okeke conducted himself in a manner contrary to the provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners.
Read Deji’s letter below…
He took to Twitter to further share his movehttps://twitter.com/adeyanjudeji/status/1326538802978959363?s=19
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