LPPC Suspends Ozekhome From SAN Rank

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has suspended Chief Mike Ozekhome from the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).

NEWSNGR understands that the decision was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and Secretary of the LPPC, Kabir E. A.

According to the statement, the committee took the decision at its 173rd General Meeting held on June 23, 2026.

Suspension pending disciplinary proceedings

The LPPC said the action was taken pursuant to Paragraph 26(6) of the Guidelines for the Conferment of the Rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria and all matters relating to the rank.

It explained that the suspension would remain in force pending the final determination of disciplinary proceedings currently before the Disciplinary and Ethics Sub-Committee of the LPPC and other related proceedings.

The committee said the decision was taken to protect the integrity, dignity and prestige of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria while the issues under review are being considered.

Ozekhome barred from using SAN title

The LPPC directed Ozekhome to refrain from parading himself, presenting himself or otherwise holding himself out as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria pending the conclusion of the disciplinary process.

“Chief Mike Ozekhome shall refrain from parading himself, presenting himself, or otherwise holding himself out as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria pending the final determination of the disciplinary proceedings,” the statement read.

LPPC pledges professionalism

The committee reaffirmed its commitment to upholding professional ethics, integrity and discipline within the legal profession.

“The LPPC remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity, and discipline within the legal profession and to ensuring that the Rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria continues to command public confidence and respect,” the statement added.