“Is Wike Fit and Proper?”: Nigerian Lawyer Paul Nyambi Esq Seeks the Removal of FCT Minister, Wike, from Body of Benchers
A UK-based Nigerian lawyer, Mr. Paul Nyambi Esq., has publicly indicated his intention to initiate a process aimed at removing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as a Life Bencher of the Body of Benchers.
Nyambi made this known in a post shared on his Facebook page, where he questioned the continued suitability of the former Rivers State Governor for membership of the prestigious legal body, which is responsible for admitting new entrants into the Nigerian legal profession.
In the post, Nyambi raised fundamental questions about the standards required of members of the Body of Benchers, particularly the long-established requirement that candidates seeking call to the Nigerian Bar must be “fit and proper” persons.
He argued that if prospective lawyers must satisfy the “fit and proper” test before being admitted into the profession, it logically follows that members of the Body of Benchers themselves must also meet the same ethical and moral threshold.
“Is Wike fit and proper?” Nyambi queried in the post, adding that he was prepared to commence a formal process to challenge Wike’s status as a Life Bencher.
The lawyer further stated that he was confident many Nigerian lawyers would be willing to support and sign a petition should the process be formally initiated.
Nyambi premised his position on what he described as the FCT Minister’s actions and conduct while in office, both in the Federal Capital Territory and during his tenure as Governor of Rivers State, which he believes raise serious questions about suitability for continued membership of the Body of Benchers.
