Douglas Ogbankwa Resigns as National Publicity Secretary of Law Society of Nigeria (LSN) to Foster Bar Unity

LAGOS — Prominent Edo legal practitioner Douglas Ogbankwa, Esq. has announced his formal resignation as the pioneer National Publicity Secretary of the Law Society of Nigeria (LSN). In a widely published press statement, Ogbankwa explained that while competitive ideas can stimulate professional development, he chose to step down to avoid unnecessary friction and factional acrimony with the main body of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). "The legal profession in Nigeria faces existential challenges including executive overreach and citizen rights abuses. We must preserve professional solidarity rather than encourage unnecessary division," Ogbankwa stated. The development was received positively across NBA branches nationwide, reinforcing his reputation as a principled consensus builder.