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‘I’ve learnt my lessons’ — Lagos lawyer apologises to judges over petitions
A senior legal practitioner, Chief Abdullahi Tony Dania, has tendered a formal and unreserved apology to two judges of the Federal High Court in Lagos; Justice Akintayo Aluko and Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa, for petitioning them following unfavourable rulings in cases he handled.
Chief Dania, who had previously petitioned the judges to the National Judicial Council (NJC), acknowledged that his actions were driven by personal emotions and passion rather than objective legal reasoning.
In a letter titled ‘Formal and Unconditional Apology’, which was also copied to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, the Administrative Judge in Ikoyi, and the Deputy Chief Registrar, Dania admitted his wrongdoing and expressed deep remorse.
“Though I have humbled myself and apologised to my Lord in open court for my conduct, which was informed by emotion and passion, whereas I ought to have explored other legal options, I also want to formalise my apology to my Lord,” the letter read in part.
The senior lawyer added that although he had previously withdrawn the petitions, the withdrawal was not acknowledged during the proceedings in which the judges were vindicated.
“I admit that my action was wrong. I thank my Lord for accepting my apologies, for the prayers, and for pronouncing that I have been forgiven.
“I also use this instant medium to further apologise to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court. Though I am a relatively senior counsel, we are all human; nobody is infallible. But I have learnt my lessons,” he added.
Before the formal letter, Chief Dania had visited the courts of both Justice Aluko and Justice Lewis-Allagoa to publicly apologise in person.
In a moving courtroom scene, he openly admitted fault and pleaded for forgiveness.
“My Lord, I have come to apologise for my action; for writing a petition to the NJC against your Lordship.
“I allowed my anger to override my sense of judgment, and I deeply regret it. I plead with my Lords to have a place in your heart to forgive me,” Dania said, visibly humbled.
He was not alone in the apology. Several friends and colleagues accompanied him to the court to lend support and also seek forgiveness on his behalf.
Among them were Chief A.B. Ezele, Chief Chidi Adukwu (SAN), Barrister Morufu Animashaun, and Barrister Ogala of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (ForceCID), Annexe, Alagbon-Ikoyi.
Ezele, speaking on behalf of the group, said: “I want to apologise on behalf of my friend. I plead with my Lord to forgive him. I am sure such a thing will not happen again.”
Also lending his voice, Adukwu (SAN) joined in the apology, while Barristers Animashaun and Ogala stated: “On behalf of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), we join in apologising to the court.”
Both judges responded with grace and acceptance. Justice Aluko, in particular, praised Dania’s gesture, calling it commendable.
“This is highly commendable. I appreciate it. I have no grudges against you,” he said, adding that as a judge, he expects to receive petitions and would not shy away from scrutiny.
“If any judge is running from a petition, he should just resign,” Justice Aluko remarked.
He further vowed never to engage in any clandestine meeting to undermine any individual, affirming his commitment to fairness and transparency.
Justice Lewis-Allagoa also expressed his forgiveness, effectively putting the matter to rest.
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