NBA Condemns Sowore's Courtroom Disruption

The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore for disrupting proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, accusing him of turning the courtroom into a platform for a media event before the judge arrived.

According to a statement from NBA President Afam Osigwe, Sowore entered the courtroom accompanied by several individuals carrying camera phones and recording equipment. His team prepared the space as if for a broadcast, with members fanning his face and adjusting his appearance. Sowore then moved into the inner bar, an area reserved for lawyers, where he sat on one of the tables and began addressing cameras on various national issues. His case was not scheduled for hearing that day, and he was not accompanied by any legal representative.

The actions sparked tension inside the courtroom, leading to a confrontation with Senior Advocate of Nigeria Musibau Adetunbi. Adetunbi objected to the setup, insisting on maintaining decorum and citing longstanding courtroom conventions. Sowore countered that, with the judge yet to enter, he was entitled to speak to journalists about legal matters. "You're intimidating me and...