NBA President Investigates N100m Donation to Owerri Branch

The national leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has launched an investigation of impropriety concerning a One Hundred Million Naira donation to the Owerri Branch by the Imo State Government.

The NBA President, OYINKANSOLA BADEJO-OKUNSANYA, mandated a three-member committee to determine the receipt, management and disbursement of the said donation to the Owerri NBA.

In a statement, the NBA President said the committee comprises the NBA General Secretary, AFAM OKEKE; the Third Vice-President, INIOBONG IRENE PEPPLE; and the Treasurer, ESTHER JIMOH.

She said the committee will examine relevant financial records, receive representations from those concerned, and submit its findings and recommendations not later than October 30, 2026.

The NBA President said the intervention follows concerns raised by members of the Owerri Branch and a request by one hundred and eighty-three members for an Extraordinary General Meeting.

She said members of the the investigation panel would also attend the Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026, by 2p.m., as her representatives, to observe proceedings and support an orderly meeting.

"It is important to emphasise that the constitution of the committee does not amount to a finding against any person", the NBA President assured. "Everyone whose conduct is called into question will be given a fair opportunity to respond. All relevant financial records must be preserved and made available to facilitate a thorough examination.

"As President of the Nigerian Bar Association, I remain committed to ensuring that concerns raised by members are addressed through a fair, transparent and orderly process. Accountability must go hand in hand with due process, and our response must sustain members’ confidence in the Association", the statement concluded.