FIDA Refutes Report On ‘Rivers Lawyers Kick Over Wike’s Alleged Plan To Impose CJ’ Says Didn’t Authorize The Statement

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), has
rebutted the statement accredited to it in a recent publication
made by a News House titled ‘RIVERS LAWYERS KICK OVER
WIKE’S ALLEGED PLAN TO IMPOSE CJ’ dated March 23,
2021.

In a statement made Available to THENIGERIALAWYER, dated 26th
March, and signed by the National President Rhoda Prevail Tyoden,
National Publicity Secretary, Eliana Martins, FIDA, noted that the
statement by Chinyere Okoroafor that a group under the aegis of the
International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) asked Governor
Wike not to approve the recommendation and appointment of Justice
Simeon Amadi as Chief Judge, was never from them.

The statement from FIDA President and the Publicity Secretary
reads:

“We categorically state that the International Federation of
Women Lawyers (FIDA) did not at any time release such a statement
neither did we authorize any of our Officers both at the National
and Branch levels to issue such a statement.

We, therefore, disassociate ourselves with this press release.
FIDA undertakes due diligence in airing her view and always prefer
the option of dialogue before the release of a press statement.

“We, therefore, appeal to the public and all persons mentioned
in the press release to note this rebuttal.”

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), has
rebutted the statement accredited to it in a recent publication
made by a News House titled ‘RIVERS LAWYERS KICK OVER
WIKE’S ALLEGED PLAN TO IMPOSE CJ’ dated March 23,
2021.

In a statement made Available to THENIGERIALAWYER, dated 26th
March, and signed by the National President Rhoda Prevail Tyoden,
National Publicity Secretary, Eliana Martins, FIDA, noted that the
statement by Chinyere Okoroafor that a group under the aegis of the
International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) asked Governor
Wike not to approve the recommendation and appointment of Justice
Simeon Amadi as Chief Judge, was never from them.

The statement from FIDA President and the Publicity Secretary
reads:

“We categorically state that the International Federation of
Women Lawyers (FIDA) did not at any time release such a statement
neither did we authorize any of our Officers both at the National
and Branch levels to issue such a statement.

We, therefore, disassociate ourselves with this press release.
FIDA undertakes due diligence in airing her view and always prefer
the option of dialogue before the release of a press statement.

“We, therefore, appeal to the public and all persons mentioned
in the press release to note this rebuttal.”