For the Nigerian Bar Association, a time for a bold retool, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
As the country’s political economy has evolved and the demographics and reach of the bar have ramified, the factors that now define leadership at the Nigerian Bar and its orientation have also adapted, presenting the association with a third possibility – pragmatism.
Since the three-year tenure of Richard Akinjide from 1970-1973, no president of the association has held office for more than two years.
In the third week of July 2026, the association will elect its 33rd president.
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