NBA probes Imo branch over alleged ‘mismanagement’ of N100m govt gift

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, on Thursday introduced that it has constituted a three-man panel to research allegations of monetary impropriety following a N100 million gift from the Imo State Government to the Owerri branch.

NBA mentioned the panel would examine allegations regarding the receipt, administration and disbursement of the N100 million gift, noting that the method can be orderly and clear.

President of NBA, Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, who arrange the panel, defined that probing the branch turned crucial following considerations raised by members.

Members of the Owerri branch had dragged the chairman and different members of the chief earlier than the nationwide management after they alleged that they couldn’t account for the way the N100 million was expended.

The NBA President listed the NBA General Secretary, Afam Okeke, Third Vice-President, Iniobong Irene Pepple and Treasurer, Esther Jimoh, as members of the probe panel.

“I’ve constituted a three-member committee to research allegations of impropriety regarding the receipt, administration and disbursement of the N100 million gift from the Imo State Government to the NBA Owerri Branch.

“This intervention follows concerns raised by members of the branch and a requisition by 183 members for an Extraordinary General Meeting,” Mrs Badejo-Okusanya mentioned.

She disclosed that the panel would look at monetary information of the branch, obtain representations from these involved and submit its findings and suggestions to her workplace by or earlier than thirtieth October 2026.

She added, “The committee will attend the Extraordinary General Meeting as my representatives to watch proceedings and help an orderly assembly.

“It is essential to emphasize that the structure of the committee doesn’t quantity to a discovering in opposition to any particular person.

“Everyone whose conduct is named into query might be given a good alternative to reply. All related monetary information have to be preserved and made accessible to facilitate a radical examination.

“As President of the Nigerian Bar Association, I stay dedicated to making sure that considerations raised by members are addressed by way of a good, clear and orderly course of.

“Accountability must go hand in hand with due process, and our response must sustain members’ confidence in the association,” she added.