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Chief Mike Ozekhome is a prominent Nigerian jurist and constitutional lawyer ². He is widely recognized for his significant contributions to Nigerian law ².

Key Information About Mike Ozekhome

• Full Name: Michael Agbedor Abu Ozekhome ²
• Date of Birth: October 15, 1957 ²
• Profession: Jurist, Constitutional Lawyer ²
• Rank: Formerly a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) ¹³

Recent Developments Regarding His SAN Rank

As of June 2026, the Legal Practitioners' Privileges Committee (LPPC) has suspended Chief Mike Ozekhome from the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) ¹³⁵⁶. This decision was made at the LPPC's 173rd General Meeting on June 23, 2026 ⁵.

Implications of the Suspension

Following this suspension, Chief Mike Ozekhome is prohibited from presenting himself, parading himself, or otherwise holding himself out as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria ³⁷. This ban will remain in effect pending the final determination of disciplinary proceedings against him ³⁷. The LPPC's action is considered one of the most significant disciplinary measures to affect the Nigerian Bar in recent years ⁵.

Other Legal Matters

In an unrelated development from February 2026, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Chief Mike Ozekhome on charges of fraud and forgery. These charges are related to a house in London allegedly linked to the late General Jeremiah ⁴.