The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has explained that the suspension of renowned lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, from using the title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) was necessitated by ongoing disciplinary proceedings against him.
The committee said the decision was taken pursuant to Paragraph 26(6) of the Guidelines for the Conferment of the Rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria and all Matters Pertaining to the Rank, pending the final determination of disciplinary proceedings currently before its Disciplinary and Ethics Sub-Committee and other related proceedings.
The committee, in a statement signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and Secretary of the LPPC, Kabir Akanbi, said the measure was aimed at safeguarding the integrity, dignity, and prestige of the SAN rank while due consideration is given to the matters under review.“The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC), at its 173rd General Meeting held on June 23, 2026, approved the suspension of Chief Mike Ozekhome from the Rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria,” the statement read.
According to the LPPC, Ozekhome is expected to refrain from parading himself, presenting himself, or otherwise holding himself out as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria until the disciplinary proceedings are concluded.
“Accordingly, Chief Mike Ozekhome shall refrain from parading himself, presenting himself, or otherwise holding himself out as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria pending the final determination of the disciplinary proceedings,” the committee stated.
The LPPC reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity, and discipline within the legal profession.
“The LPPC remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity, and discipline within the legal profession and to ensuring that the Rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria continues to command public confidence and respect,” the statement added.
The committee, however, did not disclose details of the disciplinary allegations or proceedings involving Ozekhome.
