The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the conduct of activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, during a court proceeding in Abuja.

The condemnation was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the NBA President, Mr Yakubu Maikyau.

Maikyau described Sowore’s behaviour at the Federal Capital Territory High Court as “inappropriate and disrespectful” to the sanctity of the court.

He noted that while every citizen has the right to express grievances, such actions must be carried out within the confines of the law and with due regard for judicial institutions.

According to him, “any conduct capable of disrupting court proceedings or undermining the dignity of the judiciary would not be condoned”.

The NBA President further urged legal practitioners and members of the public to uphold courtroom decorum at all times, stressing that respect for the rule of law remains critical to the country’s democracy.
The Column recalls that Sowore had earlier in the week, engaged an unidentified Senior Advocate Of Nigeria, in a heated argument,after the lawyer reprimanded Sowore for granting a press interview inside the court room.

A communal clash between Hausa and Fulani residents in the Alwasa community of the Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State has left three people dead and several others displaced.

The violence began following a disagreement between Hausa and Fulani youths over reckless motorcycle riding, which escalated into a confrontation.

During the clash, a Fulani youth allegedly stabbed a Hausa youth, triggering further violence.

Speaking during a visit by the Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, to assess the situation, the chairman of the Argungu Local Government, Sani Gulma, said the incident worsened after the suspect fled the scene.

“After the suspect ran away, some Hausa youths launched a reprisal attack on a Fulani settlement, leading to the death of two persons and the displacement of many,” he said.

“Most of those killed were innocent and not directly involved in the conflict, yet they paid the ultimate price,” he added.

Governor Idris, while condoling with the affected community, condemned the violence and warned against further reprisals.

“I have directed security agencies to track down the individual who initiated this crisis. I assure you that justice will be served,” the governor stated.

He emphasised the long-standing peaceful coexistence between the two communities.

“Alwasa has enjoyed over 100 years of peaceful coexistence between the Hausa and the Fulani. We will not allow a few individuals to disrupt this harmony,” he said.

Idris also announced a donation of two million naira each to the families of the deceased as support.