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.