Olisa Agbakoba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has expressed his dismay over the spectacle of lawyers debating the President Bola Tinubu Chicago State University (CSU) matter on national television. In his statement, Agbakoba conveyed his disappointment with what he perceived as a cacophony of conflicting opinions and voices surrounding the controversy involving Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding CSU records.
Agbakoba cautioned against the potentially harmful consequences of armchair lawyers participating in this discourse, noting that their involvement was dangerously escalating tensions within Nigeria. He urged individuals to refrain from sharing their opinions and views publicly and instead await a decision from the Supreme Court.
In his message posted on his social media platform, Agbakoba remarked, "The cacophony of discordant voices on Tinubu/Atiku over the certificate matter is completely out of hand. This utter nonsense from armchair lawyers is heating up Nigeria dangerously."
He called on the media to cease providing a platform for the adjudication of the CSU matter on television and in newspapers. Additionally, he urged the President of the Nigerian Bar Association to address lawyers who violate ethical rules by turning the media into a quasi-Court of Law.
Agbakoba's plea emphasized the importance of allowing the Supreme Court of Nigeria to render a judicial pronouncement, which would hold binding authority for all citizens. He underscored the necessity of putting an end to the public debates and controversies surrounding this matter to prevent further polarization and upheaval within the country.
