Distinguished seniors and colleagues, the EXCO of Akure Branch of NBA had a meeting with the Hon. Chief Judge of Ondo State and registered many displeasures hindering NBA/JUDICIARY affairs, amongst which issues were preparation of affidavits.
The Chief Judge promised that the issues will be dealt with.
It is our pleasure to announce that it has been ordered on the 20/10/2021 that:
1) ALL AFFIDAVITS, TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP OF LANDS SHALL ONLY BE PREPARED BY LAWYERS TO THE EXCLUSION OF ANY OTHER PERSON(S); WHO SHALL AFFIX HIS PRACTISING STAMP/SEAL TO SAME ACCORDINGLY.
2) ALL OTHER AFFIDAVITS, PRESENTED FOR FRANKING AT THE REGISTRY MUST CARRY THE SEALS OF LAWYERS; FAILURE OF WHICH SAME SHALL NOT BE FRANKED BY THE REGISTRY.
The reasons for the compulsion of affixing seals is to wade off none lawyers indulging in preparation of affidavit for innocent people.
The chairman therefore prays all lawyers to comply with this new regulations which the CJ has graciously considered with effect from today 21/10/21.
Let us consider these as great achievements.
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