Gadzama Granted Leave for Judicial Review Against LPDC
Chief J-K Gadzama, OFR, SAN, was directed to be suspended for three years by the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC). Following this decision, Gadzama announced his intention to appeal directly to the Supreme Court.
However, the Supreme Court has closed the direct route for such appeals, leading to a legal debate regarding the appeal process. On August 20, 2026, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Hon. Justice Obiora-Atuegwu Egwuatu, granted Gadzama leave to apply for judicial review and seek an order of certiorari to quash the LPDC's Direction delivered on July 29, 2026.
The case is registered as FHC/ABJ/CS/1954/2026, with the substantive application required to be filed within seven days. The matter is adjourned to September 4, 2026, pending service on the Respondents.
The court's granting of leave does not equate to a judgment or a finding against the LPDC.
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