Johnson’s letter further reads, “As a lawyer before the High Court, I cannot continue to represent a client whose actions disrespect the court. Johnson’s withdrawal, while the second letter on May 9, 2019, requested him to reinstate himself because he was in violation of the law,” Jackson added. Johnson announced his withdrawal on April 22, 2019, notifying him about his withdrawal, he (Jackson) instantly replied Cllr. And, there are precedents where the Supreme Court has rejected counsel’s withdrawal after arguments before the full bench,” Jackson noted. “It is been almost a month now since Justice Korkpor asked the two of you (Cllr Johnson and Cllr.

Source: Daily Observer January 28, 2020 02:26 UTC