Deji Adeyanju Defends VDM Amid Legal Profession Controversy

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, Deji Adeyanju, a prominent human rights activist and legal practitioner, spoke out regarding the controversy surrounding VDM's attendance at a conference organized by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). VDM had made remarks suggesting that the law profession had lost its noble status, which ignited significant debate online and within legal circles.

Adeyanju reported that a minority of lawyers at the conference harassed and bullied VDM but stressed that this group does not represent the majority of the profession. He argued that the reception VDM received at the conference contradicted the negative narrative pushed by critics.

Adeyanju also challenged the idea that legal gatherings should be exclusive to intellectuals and elites, asserting that such views indicate a disconnection from reality. He reaffirmed his commitment to using the law to help those in difficult situations, which garnered mixed reactions from the public.