LPPC suspends Mike Ozekhome's SAN rank pending disciplinary proceedings

The Legal Practitioners' Privileges Committee has suspended the Senior Advocate of Nigeria rank of constitutional lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome. This decision was made at the LPPC's 173rd General Meeting on June 23, 2026, and is pending the final determination of disciplinary proceedings before the Disciplinary and Ethics Sub-Committee of the LPPC. The suspension, approved pursuant to Paragraph 266 of the Guidelines for the Conferment of the Rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, aims to safeguard the integrity and prestige of the SAN rank. Chief Ozekhome has been directed to refrain from presenting himself as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria during this period. The committee emphasized its commitment to upholding professional ethics and discipline within the legal profession. This action follows recent legal issues involving Chief Ozekhome, including criminal charges filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over allegations of fraud and forgery linked to a disputed property in London. A UK First-tier Property Tribunal dismissed claims by Ozekhome and others, citing evidence of "fraud, impersonation, and forged documents." In March, the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the final forfeiture of the London property to the Federal Government.