The Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has cautioned Nigerians against patronising incompetent lawyers.
He stated that such actions could result in jail time. Adejobi advised Nigerians to seek out skilled and capable lawyers when the need arises.
The PRO wrote on his X page, “Always patronise brilliant and competent lawyers whenever the needs arise. A quack or ill-trained lawyer can send you to jail. Be wise."
His post sparked various reactions from Nigerians.
@Qladele: This is a brilliant advice, Sir, thank you.
@ng_gwg: Your statement implies that the quality of a lawyer, rather than the facts of a case, determines its outcome, which I find deeply troubling. While I agree that competent legal representation is crucial, justice should not be a game of who has the better lawyer; it should be about truth and fairness. If a “brilliant” lawyer can get someone off the hook irrespective of their crime, then the real problem isn’t just bad lawyers, it’s a flawed system in Nigeria, which I have always empathized against. Shouldn’t law enforcement focus on ensuring justice prevails rather than merely advising people on how to escape consequences?
@anchorfunder23: No be quality of lawyer go help you present the fact of the case well for court, if your lawyer no handle case well, you fit Dey jail
@DanielAdebanjo3: The definition of a brilliant lawyer in Nigeria is the one that is friends with the political establishment, not one who is truly brilliant with his or her works.
@kunmiadelokiki: Even with the best lawyer & a court ruling in your favour, the Nigerian police & their allies may still defy it, refusing to grant bail or acting contrary to the order. Address that first, & we can get back to this.
@StephenOrukpe8: From experience, the only time the police like a lawyer is when the lawyer encourages the accused or suspect to play ball with the police by giving egunje.... Oh my, you will be loved at every police outfit.
But the ones who insist on the law will be shouted at, insulted by being called all sorts including quack, ill trained, charge and bail, this is not the court, get out and wait for us in court, threatened, physically assaulted and even like just mentioned, thrown into jail and then turnaround and tell the lawyer's client that they police wants to assist the suspect/accused but it's his/her lawyer that's the problem and majority of times this causes problems between parties.
I recall pursuing a matter vigorously years back and after getting judgment, while the others co accused jejely paid the egunje requested and were granted bail, I insisted on following the law and yet with my judgement, my clients still paid to be released. Since then I hardly take up criminal matters unless I have no option.
Police and lawyers are like oil and water...
Please concentrate on training your ill trained, uncouth and quack personnel's to continue to give better service to Nigerians.
Lawyers are not your problem.....
Always patronise brilliant and competent lawyers whenever the needs arise. A quack or ill-trained lawyer can send you to jail. Be wise.
— Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi (@Princemoye1) January 31, 2025
Muyiwa Adejobi, 31st Jan, 2025. pic.twitter.com/sanSKmt5Xw
