Akpata who revealed this in statement noted that the decision to appeal the matter is due to the Chief Judge’ unwillingness and inability to further entertain the matter.
The NBA president while also disclosing that the association may take the matter to the national judicial council, described the decision of the judge as unconstitutional and runs afoul of known practice and procedure.
Akpata argued that regardless of the conduct of the lawyer in the courtroom, the court should have followed due process in the committal proceedings.
He expressed concern that Effiong was neither put in the dock nor told what his wrong or contempt was, given fair hearing or even an opportunity to recant or purge himself.
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