The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has released the names of 89 candidates shortlisted for the conferment of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria for 2026.
Naijaonpoint reports that the list comprises 77 advocates and 12 academics.
The shortlist was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Secretary of the LPPC and Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi.
According to the committee, the shortlisted candidates successfully passed several stages of the conferment process.
These included the advocates’ first and second filtration stages, academic pre-qualification, academic first attrition exercise, independent appeals hearing and chambers inspection exercise.
The LPPC said the publication of the shortlist precedes the final interview stage of the conferment process.
The committee cautioned that being shortlisted does not automatically mean a candidate has been successful.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the publication of the names of the shortlisted Applicants is not an indication of a successful application,” the LPPC stated.
The committee invited members of the public to submit comments on the integrity, reputation and competence of the shortlisted candidates.
It said such comments should be sent to the Office of the Secretary, Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja, not later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15.
The LPPC added that any complaint or adverse representation against a candidate must be accompanied by a verifying affidavit deposed to by the author before a superior court of record or a notary public in Nigeria.
It further directed that comments and complaints should be submitted in 20 copies.
The rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria is the highest distinction conferred on legal practitioners in the country.
It is awarded annually to lawyers and academics who have distinguished themselves in legal practice, scholarship and contributions to the development of the law.
Advocates Candidates
1. Ibrahim Gamdeh Adamu, Esq.
2. Jude Chukwuemeka Okafor, Esq.
3. Godwill Achibong Umoh, Esq.
4. Sunday Samuel Obende, Esq.
5. Adebayo Olugbenga Adaralegbe, Esq.
6. Jimson Ejovi Okodaso, Esq.
7. Olaotan Thomas Olusegun, Esq.
8. Philemon Audu Daffi, Esq.
9. Adenrele David Adegboriye, Esq.
10. James Eromosele Agbonhese, Esq.
