Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi Faces Permanent Supreme Court Ban

The Supreme Court has permanently banned Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi from appearing before them due to his persistent criticism of judges and the Judiciary.

In a statement, the seven-judge panel of the Supreme Court has affirmed their disapproval of the lawyer, stating that he too seeks justice from the very institution and judges that he constantly undermines. The judges recognize that this verdict would unavoidably impact individuals who have sought his representation in court. Mr Abdullahi, a former member of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), has been openly condemning corrupt judges without explicitly naming anyone.

Last year, former Chief Justice David Maraga and his colleagues warned senior lawyers about the consequences of unfounded and continuous criticisms against the Court. Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court Ms. Letizia Wachira highlighted the significance of having a representative or a proxy in such situations. In line with President William Ruto's plea for substantial measures to combat corruption in the justice system, Mr Abdullahi has responded by emphasizing that corruption has reached unprecedented levels in the nation's history.

In an interview with Nation, Mr Abdullahi says that one of the main recommendations he offered to the President before his election pertained to the corruption within the judiciary. He conveys his concerns about the widespread corruption, highlighting that the current state of the judiciary is not viable for the future.