The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has released the names of 89 candidates shortlisted for the conferment of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) for 2026.

The shortlist comprises 77 advocates and 12 academics.

The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Secretary of the LPPC and Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi.

According to the committee, the shortlisted candidates scaled several stages of the selection process. These included the advocates’ first and second filtration exercises, academic pre-qualification, academic first attrition exercise, independent appeals hearing, and chambers inspection.

The LPPC said the publication of the names is ahead of the final interview stage of the SAN conferment process.

The committee, however, clarified that being shortlisted does not guarantee the award of the rank.

It also invited members of the public to submit comments on the integrity, reputation and competence of the shortlisted candidates.

Comments should be addressed to the Office of the Secretary, Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja, and must be received not later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15.

Full List of Shortlisted Candidates

 Advocates

1. Ibrahim Gamdeh Adamu, Esq.
2. Jude Chukwuemeka Okafor, Esq.
3. Godwill Achibong Umoh, Esq.
4. Sunday Samuel Obende, Esq.
5. Adebayo Olugbenga Adaralegbe, Esq.
6. Jimson Ejovi Okodaso, Esq.
7. Olaotan Thomas Olusegun, Esq.
8. Philemon Audu Daffi, Esq.
9. Adenrele David Adegboriye, Esq.
10. James Eromosele Agbonhese, Esq.
11. Alexander Nduka Muoka, Esq.
12. Olalekan Lawrence Bade-John, Esq.
13. Onome Okodiya, Esq.
14. Emmanuel Akunke Akomaye, Esq.
15. Ikhide Ehighelua, Esq.
16. Mas’ud Mobolaji Alabelewe, Esq.
17. Ogunmuyiwa Olayinka Balogun, Esq.
18. Anthony Auditz Iroagalachi, Esq.
19. Humprey Ehi Uwaifo, Esq.
20. Akugbe Jonathan Osayande, Esq.
21. Mohammed Tajudeen Mohammed, Esq.
22. Odion Peter Odia, Esq.
23. Olaide Bamidele Akinseye-George, Esq.
24. Gbemiga Adaramola, Esq.
25. Moses Okoh Oyilokwu, Esq.
26. Abiodun Ebenezer Dada, Esq.
27. Charles Azubuike Obodozie, Esq.
28. Hakeem Obafemi Agaba, Esq.
29. Bimbo Felix Atilola, Esq.
30. Okechukwu Steve Emelieze, Esq.
31. Israel Ikechukwu Alobu, Esq.
32. Joshua Demilade Olaniyan, Esq.
33. Igonikon Abiola Adekunle, Esq.
34. Christian Nnadozie Nwokorie, Esq.
35. Sadiku Momoh Ilegieuno, Esq.
36. Adebayo Olanrewaju Omole, Esq.
37. Sarafa Kolawole Idowu, Esq.
38. Olujumoke Enitan Aliu, Esq.
39. Oliver Onyenucheya Amuzie, Esq.
40. Adebisi Emmanuel Adeniyi, Esq.
41. Faruk Abdullah, Esq.
42. Sagir Gezawa Suleiman, Esq.
43. Ifeanyi Godwin Ezeuko, Esq.
44. Aisha Ado Abdullahi, Esq.
45. Adebayo Folorunsho Ologe, Esq.
46. Sabiu Gumba Adamu, Esq.
47. Eric Keme-Egolukumor Omare, Esq.
48. Soibi Ideriah Ovia, Esq.
49. Somina Peter Johnbuhl, Esq.
50. Chinedum Ikenna Umechie, Esq.
51. Emmanuel Eghiegba Ekhasemomhe, Esq.
52. Mohammed El-Hassan Sheriff, Esq.
53. Junaidu Bello Marshall, Esq.
54. Olawale Sunday Fapohunda, Esq.
55. Adebiyi Alaba Adetosoye, Esq.
56. Senior Sulyman Ibrahim, Esq.
57. Agba Eimunjeze, Esq.
58. Ayobamidele Oyekunle Akande, Esq.
59. Adetunji Taiwo Adedyin Adeniyi, Esq.
60. Olamide Mujigbotoluwa Adekunle, Esq.
61. Umaru Yunusa, Esq.
62. Akorede Habeeb Lawal, Esq.
63. Darlington Nnabuike Ozurumba, Esq.
64. Ninaemeka Francis Patrick Egonu, Esq.
65. Kayode Orire Omoshehin, Esq.
66. Akponimisingha Osuobeni Ekoi, Esq.
67. Mitchel Akinrinsola Aribisala, Esq.
68. Bolu Agbaje Akadiri, Esq.
69. Oluwaseun Asimiyu Alao, Esq.
70. Olugbenga Olusanya Ajila, Esq.
71. Adetokunbo Oluwasanmi Davies, Esq.
72. Mustapha Olayinka Ajenifuja, Esq.
73. Afees Hassan Adebayo, Esq.
74. Obinna Gerald Onya, Esq.
75. Mohammed Abiodun Adelodun, Esq.
76. Jonathan Akintola Makinde, Esq.
77. Olajide Salami, Esq.

Academics

1. Prof. John Alewo Musa Agbonika
2. Prof. Najeem Adeyemi Ijaiya
3. Prof. Nnamdi Onyeka Obiareeri
4. Prof. Nathaniel Ahabue Inegbedion
5. Prof. Akkarren Samuel Shaakaa
6. Prof. Olusesan Ujaid Oliyide
7. Prof. Violet Omon Aigbokhaevbo
8. Prof. Emmanuel Ayangarumun Kenen
9. Prof. Collins Odioma Chijioke
10. Prof. Ahmed Rabiu
11. Prof. Ibrahim Abikan Abdulqadir
12. Prof. Omoniyi Bukola Akinola