By Our Reporter

A group of members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Keffi Branch, Nasarawa State, have issued a formal notice of requisition seeking the suspension of the branch’s Executive Committee and the appointment of a caretaker committee to oversee its affairs.

The notice, dated February 25, 2026, and addressed to the Secretary, NBA Keffi Branch, High Court Complex, Keffi, was issued pursuant to Section 10.3(3)(a) and 11(3) of the NBA Uniform Bye-Laws (2020 as amended) and the Third Schedule of the NBA Constitution NBA KEFFI NOTICE OF REQUISITION.

In the document titled “Notice of Requisition of a Meeting of the NBA Keffi Branch Pursuant to Section 10.3(3)(a) and 11(3) of the Nigerian Bar Association Uniform Bye-Laws (For Branches) 2020 as Amended and the Third Schedule of the Nigerian Bar Association Constitution 2015 (as Amended in 2021)”, the signatories resolved to convene a meeting to deliberate on what they described as irregularities in the conduct of branch affairs NBA KEFFI NOTICE OF REQUISITION.

Grounds for Requisition

The requisitionists cited a series of events surrounding the branch’s January general meeting and a subsequent “Emergency Congress Meeting” held on February 20, 2026.

According to the notice, the branch had earlier convened a general meeting for January on February 19, 2026, but an invitation was allegedly issued the same day for an emergency congress scheduled for February 20, 2026 at 12 noon to conduct nomination of the Electoral Committee NBA KEFFI NOTICE OF REQUISITION.

The members alleged that the Branch Executive Committee deliberately called the emergency meeting “to order far beyond the scheduled time” and failed to establish a point of order on the legality of conducting such business at an emergency meeting NBA KEFFI NOTICE OF REQUISITION.

They further claimed that the Branch Chairman ruled on the point of order by invoking powers under the NBA Constitution and proceeded to read names purportedly for nomination into the Electoral Committee, despite what the requisitionists described as protests and resistance by members NBA KEFFI NOTICE OF REQUISITION.

The document also alleged that the Branch Secretary continued to preside over discussions and decisions of the NBA Constitution, Legal and Human Rights Committee, despite being absent from the congress and not being the Assistant Secretary of the branch NBA KEFFI NOTICE OF REQUISITION.

Alleged Procedural Breaches

The requisitionists contended that the minutes of the February 20 meeting did not reflect the business transacted and were not properly circulated. They also alleged that the purportedly nominated Electoral Committee members were sworn in after the meeting, despite what they described as rejection by congress NBA KEFFI NOTICE OF REQUISITION.

The notice stated that the Branch Executive Committee “cannot function and conduct an election within the time frame provided by law,” adding that there was no foreseeable arrangement for an annual general meeting by the Executive Committee NBA KEFFI NOTICE OF REQUISITION.

It maintained that, under the NBA Constitution, ultimate authority rests with the general meeting, stressing the need to “protect the sanctity of the general meeting” NBA KEFFI NOTICE OF REQUISITION.

Demands

Among the prayers contained in the requisition are:

• The suspension of the Branch Executive Committee and the appointment of a caretaker committee to oversee the affairs of the branch.
• Publication of a written apology by the Branch Chairman in two separate newspapers of wide circulation within the branch.
• Mandating the caretaker committee to conduct elections within three months of its appointment.
• An undertaking by the caretaker committee to perform an audit of branch books, including minutes and attendance registers.
• Immediate constitution of a new Branch Executive Committee upon compliance with the demands NBA KEFFI NOTICE OF REQUISITION.

The document was endorsed by numerous members of the branch, whose names and signatures appear on the attached pages NBA KEFFI NOTICE OF REQUISITION.

As of the time of filing this report, there was no official response from the NBA Keffi Branch Executive Committee regarding the allegations and demands contained in the notice.

The development signals heightened tension within the branch, as members await further action in line with the provisions of the NBA Constitution and Uniform Bye-Laws.