Olumide Akpata, the former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has officially withdrawn from his position as Senior Partner at the law firm Templars. This decision is aligned with the firm’s established governance protocols.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement dated August 24, Templars law firm revealed that Akpata formally communicated his intention to engage in active politics to both the firm’s management and fellow partners….CONTINUE READING

Acknowledging his desire to participate in the political sphere, both Akpata and the firm collectively agreed that he would step aside from his position with effect from Thursday, August 31, 2023.

The move is intended to allow Akpata to fully focus on his commitment to contribute to the nation’s development through his political endeavors.

The firm expressed gratitude to Akpata for his significant contributions to the firm’s growth and assured its clients that they will continue to receive services from a team of over 100 lawyers led by twenty other partners across various practice areas, operating from the firm’s offices in Nigeria and Ghana.

Akpata’s recent decision to join the Labour Party (LP) in Edo State and express his intention to contest the upcoming governorship election in the state has garnered attention. Akpata explained his entry into politics, stating that he had grown weary of incessant complaints about Nigeria and chose to be part of the solution rather than endlessly dwelling on the problem.