SECOND WEEK APRIL, 2008 (7TH - 11TH)

SQUIB DIARY

MON. 7TH APRIL,2008
Squib’s out. Cover story - The Bamaiyi Case Judgment. But in the inner cover. On the
outer cover, was the picture of Dave Ajetomobi, chairmanship candidate for the NBA Ikeja Elections 2008. Was in various high courts today. For one case or the other.
Attended the official opening of the Ikeja branch of Legal City, dealers and sellers of quality wears and materials for lawyers. The Tigers monthly meeting held. As usual, full house.
Just like last month, couldn’t get the chance to sign the attendance register.

Came on in at a time Rotimi Akeredolu S.A.N, presidential candidate in the August 2008 elections, was addressing the meeting. Had quite an appealing appearance, the candidate. Talked frankly and a bit boastfully too. Might not be untoward though, in political campaign, you blow your own trumpet! However noticed that a martial song from Akeredolu “Aketi” -

Esu bembele Su
Lesu, lesu, lesu,
Esu bembele Su
Omo to ri ogun waye
Esu bemebele Su

and a rather snide remark that he (Aketi) was not a Senior Advocate for just six months (an obvious reference to Dele Adesina, his rival) did not endear him to a few Tigers.

TUE. 8TH APRIL, 2008
Was at the Lagos State High Court this morning for a case. The honourable Judge was not available. Geckoed round a bit and then left the court.

WED. 9TH APRIL, 2008
Was at the Ikeja High Court for a case. My case didn’t go on. Later in the afternoon, the six newly appointed judges - Olaide Olayinka J., Okikiolu Ighile J., Bisi Akinlade J., Lawal Akapo J., Dabiri J. and Jose J. were formerly and officially presented to the public at the foyer of the Lagos High Court.

THUR. 10TH APRIL, 2008
Came to the Ikeja High Court in the afternoon. Nothing much seen or done. Chambers case before a high court judge in the morning could not go on. Judge absent.

FRI. 11TH APRIL, 2008
Was at the Ikeja High Court for a case. The court sat but matter was adjourned to enable defence study latest proof of evidence.
Noticed the corridor of the courts in the old Annex building flooded with water from the air conditioning engines. This is simply not good enough, for water to be falling and collecting on the corridor. Messy, ugly, dangerous. Nobody will allow that in his home.