Odili
Cautions Lawyers Against Granting Interviews After Sittings
Retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Peter
Odili, on Wednesday, cautioned lawyers against addressing the media after court
proceedings, saying the action is unethical.
According to her, it is unethical for lawyers to discuss
and arrive at conclusions on matters pending before the court.
Odili, who is the Chairman of the Body of Benchers,
stated this on the second day of the Call to Bar Ceremony of 4,412 new lawyers
in Abuja.
She also revealed that a committee has been set up to
address the worrisome issue of conflicting judgments of courts in the country.
The retired justice of the Supreme Court implored the
newly sworn in lawyers to demonstrate the highest level of professional ethics
and behave with honour at all times.
Justice Odili also urged the new lawyers to be honest,
not to mislead the court, and abide by the judicial dress code.
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