…Says “All Sponsored Internet Publications Against Him Are False”
In a landmark decision on November 25, 2024, the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC), in Suit No: BB/LPDC/472/2024, delivered its ruling. The committee was composed of the following distinguished members:
Hon. Justice Dr. Ishaq Bello, OFR – Chairman
Hon. Justice O.O. Daniel-Kalio, PJCA, OFR – Member
Hon. Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, C.J. Niger – Member
Dr. Ben Uruchi Odon, Attorney General of Ebonyi State – Member
Fidelis Mnyim, Esq., Attorney General of Benue State – Member
The esteemed committee dismissed a petition filed by Sukazeem Property Venture Ltd., owned by Alhaji Sufianu Ayinde Kazeem, popularly known as Sukazeem, against seasoned legal practitioner Chief Olawale Ojoge-Daniel.
The ruling, which put an end to years of legal and social media battles, reaffirmed the LPDC’s commitment to justice and its refusal to be manipulated as a tool for personal vendettas.
The Background: A Business Dispute Turned Defamatory Crusade
Sukazeem, owner of Sukazeem Property Venture Ltd. and BUZAR NIG LTD., was once a client of Ojoge-Daniel. Their professional relationship soured when he refused to honor a financial agreement for legal services rendered.
Despite a written contract, he failed to make payment, leading to a dispute. Rather than seeking a fair resolution, he resorted to a smear campaign, flooding social media with defamatory and misleading claims.
Determined to escalate his vendetta, Sukazeem filed frivolous and baseless petitions with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Inspector General of Police. Despite the frivolities of the allegations, however, he went ahead and took his case to the LPDC, hoping to destroy his former lawyer’s reputation with a series of false claims, including an allegation that Ojoge-Daniel had practiced without a valid license, refused to share his legal fee with him and a host of cock and bull allegations.
The Disgraceful Exposure: Falsehood and Deception Uncovered
During the LPDC proceedings, Sukazeem’s deceit was fully exposed when it was discovered that he had filed the petition through Sukazeem Property Venture Ltd. and fraudulently presented one Kayode Adeyemo as a director. Investigations revealed that this information was entirely false and misleading, further discrediting his case and exposing the extent of his fabrications.
LPDC Verdict: A Clear Win for Justice
Following a comprehensive review of the case, the LPDC ruled unequivocally in favor of Chief Olawale Ojoge-Daniel. In its decision, the committee stated:
“The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee would not allow itself to be used as an instrument to settle personal vendetta.”
It was also concluded that Sukazeem lost on all fronts, as his petition was driven by malice, hate, and a desire for revenge, rather than any genuine legal grievance.
A Lesson in Legal Integrity
With this decision, the LPDC has sent a strong message that it will not entertain vexatious petitions aimed at tarnishing the reputation of legal professionals.
This ruling vindicates Ojoge-Daniel, who has always upheld the highest ethical standards in his practice.
For those who have encountered defamatory publications against him, it is now evident that these were nothing more than the handiwork of an aggrieved former client who sought to use the LPDC as a weapon of destruction. Readers and the general public are advised to disregard any such false claims.
Justice has prevailed, and the attempt to destroy a distinguished legal professional has ended in disgrace for Sukazeem.
