The Magistrate Court in Ota, presided over by His Worship, L.O. Oke today (05.12.22) convicted a fake lawyer, Mr. Okoye Samuel Chukwuemeka parading himself as “Chime Kingsley Ifeanyi” and sentenced him to seven (7) years imprisonment without option of fine with restitution in the sum of #50,000 (Fifty Thousand Naira) to be made to the Nigerian Bar Association, Ota.

In a statement by the Chairman, of the Branch, A.O. Adegoke Esq., he noted that Until his arrest and conviction, Mr. Okoye Samuel Chukwuemeka conducted his illegal business under the name and style of “CKI LEGAL”.

According to him, “Several incriminating documents including lawyer’s seals and filed documents were found in his office and home.

The convict was arraigned on a six (6) counts charges by police from Sango Police Division on September 15, 2022 with trial commencing on the 25th November, 2022. Two (2) witnesses testified against the convict and bundle of documents were admitted as exhibits in proof of the charges.

Holding watching brief on behalf of the nominal Complainant, Nigerian Bar Association, Ota, are A.O. Daramola Esq., A.O. Adegoke Esq., O.A. Alao (Mrs) and E.O. Anna (Mrs.)

The Nigerian Bar Association, Ota is at the fore front of fighting the menace of fake lawyers in the profession and urge other branches to follow in this stead towards building a respectable Bar.