Ogun Lawyers Boycott Court Over N100,000 Virtual Fee

Lawyers in Ogun State, represented by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Abeokuta branch, initiated a three-day court boycott from July 6 to July 8, 2026. This action is a protest against the introduction of a N100,000 fee for virtual court hearings, alongside other judicial policies perceived as detrimental to legal practitioners.

Chief Kayode Aderemi, the chairman of the NBA Abeokuta branch, stated that the decision followed unsuccessful attempts to engage with the judiciary regarding these issues. The protest also addresses increased fees for oath administration and restrictions on processing affidavits.

Aderemi noted that the NBA made several efforts to resolve these disputes through formal communications and meetings with judicial authorities, but these efforts were unsuccessful. The chief registrar of Ogun State High Court, Mr. Olakulehin Ok, indicated that the judiciary was unaware of the boycott until it was announced on social media, highlighting a lack of official communication regarding the NBA's concerns.