Edo Court Strikes out Charge against Lawyer Ogbankwa

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin-city

A High Court in Benin City, Edo State, has struck out a charge against a former Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin branch, Douglas Ogbankwa.

This followed a nolle prosequi filed by the Attorney-General of the state in Charge No: B/CD/60C/2025, dated August 4, 2025.

The withdrawal followed an application made by the Director in the state Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Stella Okojie, who led other lawyers,, while Mr. Douglas Ogbankwa, who appeared for himself,, did not oppose it.

The matter, which was eventually struck out by the presiding Judge, Hon Justice Helen Ogbevoen, ended 18 months of legal battle between the state and the lawyer.

In a comment after the withdrawal of the case, Ogbankwa indicated that he has been vindicated after the politically-motivated charge fueled by the immediate-past administration of the state.

“The law has eventually taken its course, and justice is served in this matter,” Ogbankwa stated.