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My most dramatic day in court

 

Usman Omotosho bagged his LL.B from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State in 2008 and proceeded to Law School in 2009. He was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar same year. Upon the completion of his NYSC programme in Katsina State, he returned to the state capital in 2010 to join Abdulrasaq Akorede & Co., but left the chamber after six months. He is currently the Head of Chambers, Lambo Akanbi & Co. He shared with KAYODE ADEOTI, his most unforgettable day in court. Excerpts:
The most memorable experience which I cannot forget happened on my first day in court. before a Federal High Court judge in Katsina.
The state coordinator of the Legal Aide Counsel, one barrister Kabo gave me a file and asked me to go to court to defend the matter. I wonder how I would do it being a new wig.
The matter bordered on fundamental right enforcement proceedings of a particular client. When I was about moving an application for leave, the judge told me such is not applicable anymore.
Immediately afterwards, I lost my composure. Other things that added to the fret and made me nervous was the vicinity of the court, everything was strange to me. In fact, my beep was worn upside down.
When the judge perceived my restlessness, he asked, ‘when were you called to Bar,’ I replied, ‘My Lord, this is my first appearance,’ he then exclaimed, saying, “no wonder”, urging me to calm my nerves even as he began guiding me. I could remember, it was during Ramadhan, I was sweating profusely.

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