NBA Women Forum condemn alleged murder of female lawyer, Adaeze Ikpeama by husband

The Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum (NBAWF) reads with shock and consternation, the news of the death of a female lawyer, Adaeze Ikpeama, Esq allegedly murdered by her husband on the 12th April 2021. We are distressed to learn that the abuse by her husband is alleged to have gone on over the years. It is painful to know that our late colleague, an advocate, who holds the brief of others had her life ended in such gruesome circumstances.

To this end, we demand from the relevant security agencies that the circumstances leading to the death of our dear colleague be thoroughly investigated and the culprit prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

We have also noted a rise in the cases of Domestic Violence in our society at large. We therefore use this medium to call on our female lawyers to speak up and out on domestic violence issues using the platform of the NBAWF, so that such issues can be handled proactively.

NBAWF have put in place mechanisms and platforms to help female lawyers protect themselves in such a situation.

We will work with the relevant security agencies, family members and friends of our late colleague to ensure that our colleague gets justice.

Indeed, Justice shall prevail.

Folashade ALLI
Head, Advocacy Committee
NBAWF