HOT: NBA IKEJA TO PROCEED WITH PROTESTS AS 4 OTHER BRANCHES MULL TUESDAY

 The leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association is resolute to proceed with protest for tomorrow, 19th April, 2021. THE SQUIB can authoritatively report that arising from a Joint Meeting of Chairmen of NBA Branches, the Chairmen of the other 4 NBA Branches were of the view that a Tuesday date will afford them the opportunity to Mobilise their members. According to our source, the NBA IKEJA Branch informed the gathering that preparations have been made to ensure that the Branch proceeds on protests .

The excerpts of the COMMUNIQUE issued at the end of the Meeting of the Chairmen of the 5 Branches obtained by THE SQUIB is reproduced below:

COMMUNIQUE ON THE DIRECTIVE OF THE PRESIDENT BY THE FIVE CHAIRMEN OF NBA BRANCHES IN LAGOS STATE ON THE ONGOING JUSUN STRIKE:

AGENDA:

1. The Chairmen of NBA Lagos, Ikeja, Epe, Ikorodu and Badagry held a meeting today 18th April, 2021 to fine tune the modalities to be jointly adopted by the Branches in effectively executing the mandate of Mr. President. The following issues were discussed:

A) Execution of the joint mandate for maximum impact in line with the mandate. After the submission of the Chairman, Ikeja Branch that all arrangements have been put in place against tomorrow by the Branch for their peaceful protest. Other Chairmen pleaded for Branches to jointly carry out the mandate as dictated  in the president's directive. The Chairman of Ikeja promised to try and convince his members against Tuesday now granted by the president for Lagos State Branches.

B) The directive dated 16th April, 2021 and personally signed by the president chronicled efforts made by our National Body and the negative effects on our members, hence, our involvement as critical Stakeholders.

C) The president's directive enjoins NBA Branches"" to visit their state governors and demand compliance with the provisions of 1999 constitution..."

D) page 2 paragraph 1 of the directive enjoins Chairmen to effectively mobilize their members "and pay visits" to their respective state 

government houses on Monday 19th April, 2021to press home the demand..."

"..at the visit, NBA Branches in each state are to present a joint written demand to their state governors"

E) At page 2 paragraph 2 of the directive which states " The Chairmen of the NBA Branches are further requested to ensure that these visits are embarked upon every subsequent Monday until.."

The above premises formed the following resolutions:

A) That consequent upon the president's approval for the visit on Tuesday and with the hope of Ikeja Branch joining, the Branches shall proceed with the visit to the Governor with Branches mobilising their members who shall be dressed in their official black and white.

B) Members shall converge at the Government house between 11 am and 12 pm with placards showing solidarity pursuant to our mandate. No abusive placards please.

C) Visits on subsequent Mondays shall follow the same pattern

Signed by the Chairmen of NBA, Lagos, Ikeja, Epe, Ikorodu and Badagry Branches.