The LPPC cautioned that inclusion on the short list does not amount to a successful application for the SAN rank.
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has released the names of candidates shortlisted for the conferment of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) for 2026.
The short list was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Secretary of the LPPC, Kabir Akanbi, who doubles as the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court.
According to the committee, the shortlisted candidates successfully passed various stages of the conferment process, including the advocates’ first and second filtration stages, academic pre qualification, academic first attrition exercise, independent appeals hearing, and chambers inspection exercise.
The committee said the publication of the names precedes the final interview stage of the SAN conferment exercise.
The LPPC cautioned that inclusion on the short list does not amount to a successful application.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the publication of the names of the shortlisted Applicants is not an indication of a successful application,” the committee stated.
The committee therefore invited the general public “to comment on the integrity, reputation, and competence of the shortlisted candidates.”
The committee asked members of the public to submit comments to the Office of the Secretary, Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja, to reach the office no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 15 July.
It said 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 in Nigeria or before a notary public in Nigeria.” The committee added that such comments or complaints must be submitted in 20 copies.
The rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria is the highest distinction conferred on legal practitioners in Nigeria. It is awarded annually to lawyers and academics who have distinguished themselves in legal practice, legal 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.
11. Alexander Nduka Muoka, Esq.
12. Olalekan Lawrence Bade-John, Esq.
13. Onome Okodiya, Esq.
14. Emmanuel Akunke Akomaye, Esq.
15. Ikhide Ehighelua, Esq.
16. Mas’ud Mobolaji Alabelewe, Esq.
17. Ogunmuyiwa Olayinka Balogun, Esq.
18. Anthony Auditz Iroagalachi, Esq.
