Congratulations pour in as Olumide Akpata quits law firm to pursue governorship ambition

Olumide Akpata, the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has resigned from Templars Law firm where he served as Senior Partner….CONTINUE READING...CONTINUE READING

On Thursday, August 24, Apata took to his Twitter page to release a statement announcing his resignation from the firm effective August 31.

According to him, this move is as a result of his foray into active politics, having emerged as the Labour Party governorship candidate for Edo state.

Apata noted that by leaving the firm he believes he will contribute to the critical task of nation building.

Congratulatory messages has since been pouring out;

@MalachyOdo1: I wish you the very best Sir, in your future endeavours.

@Equity_ofs: Congratulations in advance on your journey to nation building

@fouta_djallon: Edo State’s incoming governor

@SomtoUwazie: Best wishes in your future endeavors.

@Ucheanyanw: The future is bright!

@_namedNameless: Great Akpata, thank you for your unquantifiable contribution in terms of legal innovation, the commercial law practice and even during your term as President of the NBA. Your footprints are embedded in the sands of time and those of us who look to you as our professional forebear, will strive to walk in them and keep your professional legacy alive.

Good luck in your future endeavors and remain assured of our relentless support.

@Marleeki: I wish you the best in whatever path you choose to go here from. Thank you for all you did for NBA too and God bless

@masonsokun4real: Hope u have told Apapa before embarking on this journey sir?\

@woye1: Visit Lamidi Apapa oooo. Hold on to your disengagement letter oooo. Make Apapa say Yes ooo. Don’t lose both sides.

@Jaswable: This is bold and awesome my President. I wish you the best of luck in your political endeavor….CONTINUE READING

Read the statement below;