SAN Rank Suspended: LPPC Moves Against Mike Ozekhome Over Ongoing Disciplinary Proceedings

Prominent constitutional lawyer and human rights advocate, Mike Ozekhome, has been suspended from the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings against him.

The decision was taken by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) during its 173rd General Meeting held on June 23, 2026.

In a statement issued by the LPPC Secretary and Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Mr. Kabiru Eniola Akanbi, the committee said the suspension was approved pursuant to Paragraph 26(6) of the Guidelines for the Conferment of the SAN Rank and related matters.

According to the statement, the action will remain in effect pending the final determination of disciplinary proceedings currently before the LPPC’s Disciplinary and Ethics Sub-Committee.

The committee explained that the suspension was necessary to protect the integrity, dignity, and prestige associated with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

“The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC), at its 173rd General Meeting held on 23rd June 2026, approved the suspension of Chief Mike Ozekhome from the Rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria,” the statement read.

The LPPC further directed Ozekhome to refrain from presenting or parading himself as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria until the disciplinary process is 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 statement added.

Reaffirming its commitment to professional standards within the legal profession, the committee stated that it remains dedicated to upholding ethics, integrity, and discipline while ensuring that the SAN rank continues to command public confidence and respect.

The LPPC did not disclose details of the allegations forming the basis of the disciplinary proceedings.