An Open Letter To Barrister Abiodun Lawson

Hello,
Quite a long time. I just read about a lawyer who served a double amputee with court summons on his sick bed at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi.

You might say he is just doing his job...but I disagree. So as I wouldn't toe such paths, I am unlikely to gain financial buoyancy even if I were a lawyer.

History is awash with how the most "heartless" soldiers grovel and plead for mercy at the point of execution or death by other means....meaning that those persons who mindlessly inflict pain on others cannot withstand much pains themselves. In other words, most bullies are cowards.

Your role as counsel to Alhaji Ridwan Alapafuja in his case with me was less than salutary. You forged prior ejection notices that were never served and backdated them. Some of the cited documents even had different signatures purportedly belonging to the forger...you!

You know my level of education and legal awareness... but still stubbornly perpetrated such fraud on me...making me to wonders what the fates of illiterate or semi-literates would be in your hands!

I refused to engage a lawyer because all your colleagues I approached had more loyalty to fellow lawyers than their paying clients.

I have maintained my integrity...leading me to be in such dire financial straits not much different from our days in court. I have been unable to restart my practice. Neither would anybody employ me...afraid that my added skills and experience would attract a huge salary. Advantages now turned disadvantages! The damage you did was much....to say the least.

I have put all that idle time to good use....as evidenced by the following articles which you may find worth reading. Start with those with a legal bent. Perhaps that would encourage you to read the whole bunch. You would find my earlier articles on my Bio Page.

And how's practice? And your family?
Sincerely,
Dr Tosin Akindele:
198. Why Are The Senators Yapping?
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/188518/1/why-are-the-senators-yapping.html

199. Head-Thieves, Deaf-Mutes And Liars...Part 1
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/188514/1/head-thieves-deaf-mutes-and-liarspart-1.html

200. The Legal Limits Of "Ceremonial"
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/188509/1/the-legal-limits-of-ceremonial.html

201. Are Nigerians Just Lawless?
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/188524/1/are-nigerians-just-lawless.html

202. This Shameless Peace Committee
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/188517/1/this-shameless-peace-committee.html

203. Head-Thieves, Deaf-Mutes And Liars...Part 3
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/188516/1/head-thieves-deaf-mutes-and-liarspart-3.html

204. Head-Thieves, Deaf-Mutes And Liars...Part 2
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/188515/1/head-thieves-deaf-mutes-and-liarspart-2.html

205. And Dr Cripple Replies....
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/188525/1/and-dr-cripple-replies.html

206. Nigerian TV Industry.... A Short Appraisal
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/188530/1/nigerian-tv-industry-a-short-appraisal.html

207. APC...A Party Of Head Hunters?
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/187802/1/apca-party-of-head-hunters.html

208. This Unique Set Of Twins!
http://m.thenigerianvoice.com/news/187814/1/this-unique-set-of-twins.html

209. Saraki Plays To The Gallery!
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/191135/1/saraki-plays-to-the-gallery.html

210. Role Of The US In Our Fight With Terror
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/191136/1/role-of-the-us-in-our-fight-with-terror.html

211. Honesty Made In Katsina!
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/191138/1/honesty-made-in-katsina.html

212. Treasury Single Account
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/191137/1/treasury-

213. Forum Shopping And Influence Piddling In Legal Advocacy

http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/191133/1/forum-shopping-and-influence-piddling-in-legal-adv.htmlsingle-account.html

214. Then PDP, Now APC
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/191139/1/then-pdp-now-apc.html

215. Is Buhari Thinking What I Am Thinking?
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/191134/1/is-buhari-thinking-what-i-am-thinking.html

216. Exploits Of Our Disabled Athletes
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/191143/1/exploits-of-our-disabled-athletes.html

217. Ban Tribal Marks On Kids Now!
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/191140/1/ban-tribal-marks-on-kids-now.html

218. Which Way, This Medical Profession?
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/191145/1/which-way-this-medical-profession.html

219. Finally Got Tired Of Airtel
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/191186/1/finally-got-tired-of-airtel.html

220. Lessons From Olu Falae's Abduction
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/191823/1/lessons-from-olu-falaes-abduction.html

221. Statutory Concurrence Of Consent For Of O&G Surgery Any Equity Or Fairness?

http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/191814/1/statutory-concurrence-of-consent-for-of-og-surgery.html

222. The Conflicts In Medicine
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/191813/1/the-conflicts-in-medicine.html

223. Saraki's Trial, A God-Sent Opportunity
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/191827/1/sarakis-trial-a-god-sent-opportunity.html

224. This Saudi Accident...One Stampede Too Many!
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/191812/1/this-saudi-accidentone-stampede-too-many.html

225. Who Hates The National Stadium In Lagos?
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/192148/1/who-hates-the-national-stadium-in-lagos.html

226. Why Exactly Is The US Equipping Our Neighbours Militarily?

http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/192153/1/why-exactly-is-the-us-equipping-our-neighbours-mil.html

227. What Is The Life-Work Balance Of A Doctor?
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/192147/1/what-is-the-life-work-balance-of-a-doctor.html

228. Husband Battering....Punish The Women Too!
http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/192154/1/husband-batteringpunish-the-women-too.html

229. Antics Of Airtel And Other GSM Operators...An Appraisal

http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/192455/1/antics-of-airtel-and-other-gsm-operatorsan-apprais.html

230. This General Who Killed Three Birds With One Stone!

http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/192456/1/this-general-who-killed-three-birds-with-one-stone.html

Dr Tosin Akindele is a medical practitioner and public affairs analyst.

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