NBA Owerri Branch Dismisses Chairman, Prof. Maazi Udegbulem

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Owerri Branch has officially dismissed Prof. Maazi Udegbulem from his position as chairman.

This decision was made during an extraordinary general meeting held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in Owerri, the capital of Imo State.

A total of 215 members present at the meeting voted in favor of his dismissal, with no opposition recorded.

Additionally, the meeting approved the appointment of Dr. Ekezie Onumajulu, the vice chairman, as the acting chairman of the association.

Dr. Onumajulu was sworn in on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with the ceremony conducted by Nze J. I. Ogamba, a notary public.

In accordance with the uniform bylaw for branches, Dr. Onumajulu is set to serve for a duration of three months.

It is important to note that the association has established an investigative committee to examine the disbursement of N100 million donated by the state government to the branch.

The extraordinary general meeting adopted the findings of the investigative committee and directed that banks refrain from honoring any financial instruments signed by the dismissed chairman and Olachi Anosike, the treasurer.

Furthermore, the meeting mandated the removal of the dismissed chairman from his role as administrator on the association’s WhatsApp platform.