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Some aggrieved lawyers in Osun State on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest against the hike in filing fees at the Osun State High Court, Osogbo describing it as ‘commercialization of justice’ in disguise.
The Lawyers, under the aegis of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) decried the hike, and called for an immediate reversal.
The development invariably paralysed all activities at the court, and many of those who had earlier arrived at the court for array of processes were left disappointed.
The association frowned at what they called ” the commercialisation of justice in disguise,” saying it is unbecoming of a temple of justice.
The Chairman of NBA, Osogbo branch, Mr Asafa Sanusi, while addressing journalists on the issue condemned the increment, saying it was done in bad faith.
According to him, the jacking up of writ of summon from N4,000 to N40,000 and a divorce petition from N3,000 to N25,0000 is not only unacceptable but arbitrary.
Sanusi added that his members would not attend courts until the state government reverts to the old fees.
TheNewsGuru.com reports that the new filing regime was communicated to the members of the bar through a circular signed by the Principal Registrar of the Court, Mr Taiwo Jacob.
The court is however yet to issue any rejoinder on the new filing fee as protested by the lawyers.