Femi Fani-Kayode has publicly turned down a "Senior Counsel of Nigeria" title conferred on him by the Nigerian Law Society (NLS). He was one of five people offered the honor by the organization, which has itself been a subject of controversy within Nigeria's legal circles.
Fani-Kayode made his rejection known openly, distancing himself from both the title and the body behind it. The NLS, described as controversial, is a separate entity from Nigeria's established legal institutions, and the legitimacy of its conferments has been questioned.
It is a bold and public stance from a man who rarely shies away from the spotlight. Whether others among the five named recipients will follow his lead remains to be seen.
Originally published by Premium Times.