The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN was in Port Harcourt to commiserate with the family of the kidnapped former President of the NBA, Mr Okey Wali, SAN.

Mr Okey, SAN, who is the 26th President of the NBA was reportedly kidnapped at gun point last Monday, 17th April 2023, along the Obiri Ikwerre flyover on East-West road in Obio/Akpotu Local Government Area of Port Harcourt. The kidnappers shot and killed one of his aides while two policemen attached to the former NBA President were seriously injured in the incident.

Mr. Maikyau SAN and his delegation of Chairmen, Secretaries, and other senior members of the Bar from the branches of NBA in Rivers State were received by Mr. Kingsley Wenenda Wali, and Mrs Wali, the younger brother and the wife of the kidnapped former president. The duo commended the NBA President and his delegation for the visit.

The NBA President expressed his concern over the unfortunate incident and prayed for God’s intervention on the difficulties the family is going through following the kidnap of their beloved one who has paid his dues as a former President of the Bar.

Prayer session was held for God’s intervention to secure his release. The President urged the family to keep faith in God and believe that Mr Okey Wali SAN would be released to the family by the grace of God Almighty.

The President and the delegation thereafter paid a courtesy call on the Commissioner of Police Rivers State where the President held a closed door meeting with the CP.

The President of the NBA and delegation also paid a courtesy call on the Chairman Body of Benchers, Hon.Justice Mary Odili (JSC Rtd), at her residence. The Chairman of the Body of Benchers appreciated the President and the delegation for the visit. Discussion centered on the promotion of the rule of law and the justice sector.