NGLawyers in Ogun State, Nigeria, boycotted court proceedings to protest new policies implemented by the state judiciary. The boycott, organized by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) branches in Abeokuta, Sagamu, and Ota, lasted three days and disrupted court sessions. Key grievances included a mandatory N100,000 fee for virtual hearings, an increased oath administration fee from N200 to N1,500, and restrictions limiting lawyers to handling only four witness oaths per day. NBA representatives argued these policies burdened both legal professionals and clients. However, the Chief Registrar of the Ogun State High Court stated the judiciary had not officially received notice of the boycott and defended the policies as necessary investments in technological infrastructure.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both perspectives—lawyers' concerns about the policies and the judiciary's defense of them—without overtly favoring one side. It includes direct quotes from both the NBA and the judiciary, providing balanced coverage of the dispute.
