The Civil Society Coalition Against Corruption in Nigeria, CSCCN, on Wednesday staged a mass protest at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, demanding the immediate investigation, arrest and prosecution of retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Tunde Ogunsakin and one Angela Oviawe over alleged identity theft, forgery, impersonation and unauthorized practice as legal practitioners.
The protest, which took place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, was led by the Chief Convener of the coalition, Comrade Omoba Michael.
Addressing journalists during the protest, Michael said the action followed a 48-hour ultimatum issued at a World Press Conference on Monday, October 12, 2026, where the coalition first exposed the allegations against the duo.
According to the full text of the speech delivered at the protest, the coalition said its advocacy was not driven by personal animosity or political rivalry, but was aimed at protecting the integrity of the legal profession in Nigeria and acting in line with Section 24 of the 1999 Constitution which mandates citizens to assist law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order.
The coalition disclosed that by two separate letters dated 24th April and 6th May 2026, a member organization, Overt Legacy and Human Development Initiative, wrote to the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria under the Freedom of Information Act, 2011, to verify whether Ogunsakin and Oviawe were actually qualified legal practitioners.
The verification request also questioned their authority to operate a law firm known as TUNDE OGUNSAKIN & CO located at No. 101, Ebitu Ukiwe Street, Jabi District, Abuja.
CSCCN claimed that in a letter dated 21st May 2026, the Supreme Court of Nigeria responded that the names of Ayotunde Johnson Ogunsakin, Tunde Ogunsakin and Angela Oviawe were not found on the Roll of Legal Practitioners.
The group further alleged that despite not being confirmed as legal practitioners in Nigeria, Ogunsakin and Oviawe operate branch offices of the same law firm in London, United Kingdom and Virginia, United States of America.
The coalition also referenced a Modern Ghana publication of 19th September 2010 which alleged that Tunde Ogunsakin was investigated by the University of Abuja over alleged examination malpractice while pursuing a Bachelor of Laws degree and was expelled.
Raising six posers, the coalition asked when Ogunsakin returned to the University of Abuja or any other institution to obtain a law degree before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School, whether it was possible to be called to Bar without being on the Roll, whether they changed their names without notifying the Supreme Court, what their enrolment numbers are, whether they have NBA stamps and seals, and who their law school classmates are.
The group said it was in possession of an acknowledged copy of a petition submitted to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Rilwan Disu on 9th October 2026, urging urgent action.
Citing Section 2(1) and Section 22(1) of the Legal Practitioners Act, which states that only persons whose names are on the Roll maintained by the Supreme Court can practice as Barristers and Solicitors and criminalizes impersonation by unqualified persons, as well as Sections 364 and 366 of the Penal Code Act on forgery, the coalition demanded a thorough investigation.
CSCCN urged the IGP not to be swayed by sentiments, noting that Ogunsakin retired as a senior police officer, and expressed confidence that the police chief would act if reasonable grounds exist.
“We hereby demand that the Inspector-General of Police wastes no further time in launching a thorough investigation… as well as closing their law offices in Abuja and other parts of the country,” the speech read.
The coalition vowed to remain peaceful while awaiting news of the arrest and prosecution of the duo.
As of the time of filing this report, Ogunsakin and Oviawe have not publicly responded to the allegations. The claims remain allegations by the protesting coalition and have not been established as proven wrongdoing by any court of law.
