IHF backs Edema’s call for disbarment of Omare by Body Benchers
Itsekiri Historical Front, IHF, has backed the call, for the disbarment of Mr. Eric Omare by the Body of Benchers, over perceived peddling of falsehood, purportedly disparaging court judgements, cited in the Nigerian law and alleged disregard for the rule of law.
The call by IHF, was sequel to earlier demand in a National Satellite Television, by the Olu of Warri’s Representative to NNPC, Edema Collins Oritsetimeyin.The Itsekiri Historical Front in a statement signed by the Chairman, Secretary, and PRO of Itsekiri, Lily-white O. Esigbone, Silva Maku Samuel, and Kwanne Woode, respectively said there is a need for a push for accountability and integrity in the legal profession.
“Mr. Omare came on air to discredit the Supreme Court judgment, which stated that there is no Ijaw in Warri South Local Government Area. This move, by Mr. Omare, has shown that he lacks respect and total disregard for the rule of law and the oath he swore to protect.
“The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Council, LPDC, will be formally receiving a report to this effect if Mr. Omare fails to retract his statement on Air within the next 21 days. Mr. Omare has violated ethical standards and total disregard to the rule of law and such deserves disbarment.”
The group averred that for Mr. Omare to support Chief Victor Okumagba’s position on National TV, that Warri South Metropolis, is owned by the Urhobos and Ijaws, portrays Mr. Omare’s “disregard for the rule of law.”
According to IHF, all land cases in Warri have been settled at the Supreme Court, with “the Urhobos having possessory right of 281.1 acres.”
