Abeokuta Lawyers Boycott Courts for Three Days Over Judicial Fee Hikes

Lawyers in Abeokuta have declared a three-day boycott of all courts in the city, set to run from July 6 to July 8. They say the State Judiciary’s new Four-Oaths-Per-Day policy, the filing fee hike from ₦200 to over ₦1,500, and a ₦100,000 virtual sitting fee per session are major barriers to justice. The NBA branch says previous meetings and correspondence with judiciary stakeholders failed to address their concerns. They warn the measures undermine effective client representation and restrict access to justice in Ogun State. The branch insists on constructive dialogue with the Ogun State Judiciary and remains open to genuine efforts to resolve the dispute.

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