“Deciding complaints against the lawyers without participating in the hearing of the panels is tantamount to denying the appellants fair hearing,” Mr Eko said.The judge also faulted the conviction of the lawyers on the grounds bordering on composition of the panels.
Mr Eko noted that the composition of the LPDC panels was too wieldy, counselling that a panel should not have more than three or four members to ensure proper attendance.
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