Femi Gbajabiamila, majority leader of the house of representatives, was reportedly charged to court and found guilty of violating the rules of the bar of Georgia state in the US.

According to Sahara Reporters, Gbajabiamila, a lawyer, admitted to withholding $25,000 his client received as damages claims.

He was said to have been prosecuted before the Supreme Court of Georgia in February 2007.

The lawmaker, who is contesting for speaker of the house of representatives, has been recently accused of fraud.

His campaign organisation, however, denied the allegations on Wednesday. Abdulmumin Jibrin, his campaign spokesman, said the lawmaker has never been accused of corruption much less of being convicted anywhere in the world.

But Sahara Reporters has uploaded a copy of the judgement of the supreme court of Georgia, detailing Gbajabiamila’s case.

The judgement read: “This disciplinary matter is before the Court on the Respondent Femi Gbaja’s Petition for Voluntary Discipline which was filed under Bar Rule 4-227 (b) (2) before a formal complaint was issued. In his petition, Gbaja admits violating Rule 1 .l 5 ( l) of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct set forth in Bar Rule 4-102 (d). Although a violation of this rule is punishable by disbarment. Gbaja requests the imposition of a 24-month suspension. He agrees, however, to accepting a suspension of up to 36 months. The State Bar has no objection to the acceptance of Gbaja’s petition so long as the suspension is no less than 36 months in duration.

“Gbaja, who has only been a member of the Bar since 2001, admits that he accepted payment of $25,000 as settlement of a client’s personal injury claims, deposited those funds in his attorney trust account in January 2003, failed to promptly disburse those funds to his client withdrew those funds for his own use, closed his practice and moved out of the country. Although Gbaja ultimately paid the $25,000 to his client in 2006, he admits his conduct violated Rule HS (1) and that as a result, he is subject to disbarment. In mitigation of his actions, Gbaja asserts that he has cooperated fully with disciplinary authorities, repaid his client, and is extremely remorseful for the consequences of his conduct. Under these circumstances, we conclude that a 36-month suspension is an appropriate sanction. Accordingly, Gbaja hereby is suspended for a period of 36 months. He is reminded of his duties under Bar Rule 4-219(c).”

TheCable looked up Gbajabiamila’s profile on the website of the State Bar of Georgia where it was stated that he is under “administrative suspension (licence fees)”.

It stated that this means a “member who has not paid licence fees for a period of no less than one or greater than five consecutive bar years; is not eligible to practice law in Georgia, but eligible for reinstatement by specific steps mandated in bar rules, but will not be required to take bar exam to reinstate.”

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see his Criminal face sef

I don't think anybody can argue this. When this case was first raised, his defendants in Nigeria said he is not the one the case is referring to. The question now is, why did he change from Gbaja to Gbajabiamila or vice versa?

Is he a Yahoo Boy?



*spits

Before anyone castigate this guy please try and read more about the person called Femi Gbajabiamila. He is a true leadership material, how i wish we have someone like him in every region not state just each region believe me lots of things would have been better by now. Let looks beyond the political intrigues in this country and be informed on all matters before someone comes and play on our intelligence. Thank you. God bless Nigeria

Majorhamza:
Before anyone castigate this guy please try and read more about the person called Femi Gbajabiamila. He is a true leadership material, how i wish we have someone like him in every region not state just each region believe me lots of things would have been better by now. Let looks beyond the political intrigues in this country and be informed on all matters before someone comes and play on our intelligence. Thank you. God bless Nigeria

That does not remove the fact that he is a thief.

I don't know why all these ipob bloggers are too full of hatred; how many times do you want Gbaja to clear himself before these Igbos leave him alone? He denied on radio, paper and television, but yet majority of the threads castigating him are still from ipob terrorists. If you are not satisfied by his deniance, please show your face one on one with your evidences to open fresh case with him. Efcc is waiting for you to proof this case, stop hiding under keyboard. You people just like pulling people down just because he is vying for speaker. Una too wicked! !!

Majorhamza:
Before anyone castigate this guy please try and read more about the person called Femi Gbajabiamila. He is a true leadership material, how i wish we have someone like him in every region not state just each region believe me lots of things would have been better by now. Let looks beyond the political intrigues in this country and be informed on all matters before someone comes and play on our intelligence. Thank you. God bless Nigeria

You are a miserable comedian. So we should look beyound the law and make an ex-convict, who is not even qualified to stand for election in Nigeria, the number 4 man? Tufiakwa!!!

Yellobar fraüdstar

Point of correction igbo bloggers instead .they don't want anything good for yoruba the more they trying bring yoruba people down the more God elevating yoruba people. The politics of bitterness by igbo didn't just started today this generation inherited it from their forefathers Azikiwe did same thing to papa Awolowo.

sreamsense:
I don't know why all these ipob bloggers are too full of hatred; how many times do you want Gbaja to clear himself before these Igbos leave him alone? He denied on radio, paper and television, but yet majority of the threads castigating him are still from ipob terrorists. If you are not satisfied by his deniance, please show your face one on one with your evidences to open fresh case with him. Efcc is waiting for you to proof this case, stop hiding under keyboard. You people just like pulling people down just because he is vying for speaker. Una too wicked! !!

BuhariAdvocate:
Point of correction igbo bloggers instead .they don't want anything good for yoruba the more they trying bring yoruba people down the more God elevating yoruba people. The politics of bitterness by igbo didn't just started today this generation inherited it from their forefathers Azikiwe did same thing to papa Awolowo.

zombies coordinator Una well done but you and your mumu zombies can be calling for Atiku's head the man who has never been convicted by any court only God knows what is in your head

Amumaigwe:


You are a miserable comedian. So we should look beyound the law and make an ex-convict, who is not even qualified to stand for election in Nigeria, the number 4 man? Tufiakwa!!!

How many times an ex convict has ruled over you. If they are not up to mischief why didn't they bring it up during the last election between him and Dogara.

cyberguy72:
That does not remove the fact that he is a thief.

Thief or not, in my opinion. He is still the most qualified among all others in that chamber. He can never be intimidated to do the wrong things in respective of party affiliation. I believe his leadership style to be the best

sreamsense:
I don't know why all these ipob bloggers are too full of hatred; how many times do you want Gbaja to clear himself before these Igbos leave him alone? He denied on radio, paper and television, but yet majority of the threads castigating him are still from ipob terrorists. If you are not satisfied by his deniance, please show your face one on one with your evidences to open fresh case with him. Efcc is waiting for you to proof this case, stop hiding under keyboard. You people just like pulling people down just because he is vying for speaker. Una too wicked! !!

I just taya for them bro.

When did a disciplinary matter become a criminal matter?

This is another grasping at straws article. Nothing to prove Gbaja is gbajamialla, but more importantly, he was sanctioned, not jailed.

Not something to be proud of, but certainly not worth the noise being made.

This is not an ex convict.

Valleys:
I don't think anybody can argue this. When this case was first raised, his defendants in Nigeria said he is not the one the case is referring to. The question now is, why did he change from Gbaja to Gbajabiamila or vice versa?

Opposition have been raising the matter since 2011 and he has never denied being the person involved. If you can read and understand, you should be able to discern that the matter was simply that of a professional misconduct and not criminal in nature. There was no criminal conviction involved so what’s the noise all about? The matter had since been settled and his law practice license restored to him in the state of Georgia.

The current noise about the case is just an unnecessary distraction that will lead to nowhere.

seunmsg:



Opposition have been raising the matter since 2011 and he has never denied being the person involved. If you can read and understand, you should be able to discern that the matter was simply that of a professional misconduct and not criminal in nature. There was no criminal conviction involved so what’s the noise all about? The matter had since been settled and his law practice license restored to him in the state of Georgia.

The current noise about the case is just an unnecessary distraction that will lead to nowhere.

But I thought he denied it. Why are you saying a different one. Was he convicted of anything? And what did he do to be convicted.
The question is not whether it is a civil or criminal offence.

Valleys:


But I thought he denied it. Why are you saying a different one. Was he convicted of anything? And what did he do to be convicted.
The question is not whether it is a civil or criminal offence.

He only denied being criminally convicted. He was found guilty of professional misconduct and not convicted for a crime. In Nigeria, criminal conviction is a ground for disqualifying a candidate from contesting. Being found guilty in a civil case is not a ground for disqualification.

seunmsg:


He only denied being criminally convicted. He was found guilty of professional misconduct and not convicted for a crime. In Nigeria, criminal conviction is a ground for disqualifying a candidate from contesting. Being found guilty in a civil case is not a ground for disqualification.

his disciplinary matter is before the Court on the Respondent Femi Gbaja’s Petition for Voluntary Discipline which was filed under Bar Rule 4-227 (b) (2) before a formal complaint was issued. In his petition, Gbaja admits violating Rule 1 .l 5 ( l) of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct set forth in Bar Rule 4-102 (d). Although a violation of this rule is punishable by disbarment. Gbaja requests the imposition of a 24-month suspension. He agrees, however, to accepting a suspension of up to 36 months. The State Bar has no objection to the acceptance of Gbaja’s petition so long as the suspension is no less than 36 months in duration

this is the direct excerpt

Gbaja petitioned for voluntary discipline. he peitiond and requested his own punishment before a complaint was issued. its really sad that people can't read or comprehend.

simply but, Gbaja held on to client's funds, realised he was going to get into trouble and petitioned the court himself suggesting his punishment, accepting it, and serving it out

ornicus:



this is the direct excerpt

Gbaja petitioned for voluntary discipline. he peitiond and requested his own punishment before a complaint was issued. its really sad that people can't read or comprehend.

simply but, Gbaja held on to client's funds, realised he was going to get into trouble and petitioned the court himself suggesting his punishment, accepting it, and serving it out

Was he convicted for a criminal offense?

seunmsg:


Was he convicted for a criminal offense?

that is my point exactly.
1) gbaja was not convicted of any criminal offense
2)gbaja was guilty of professional misconduct and he effectively reported himself and negotiated his punishment.

THERE IS NOTHING TO SEE HERE. this is just SR being clickbaity.

seunmsg:


He only denied being criminally convicted. He was found guilty of professional misconduct and not convicted for a crime. In Nigeria, criminal conviction is a ground for disqualifying a candidate from contesting. Being found guilty in a civil case is not a ground for disqualification.

This is from Sahara reporters.
Kind of stealing, that's if you admit that he did.

Even if convicted he did not rob his client only withhold his client $25000 which he later paid back in full O n you are wailing like a foolish goat like this. Imagine how much each of your governors have stolen from Igboland with any hope of returning a dime n your father n wailing over that ?! Ain’t you pathetic ?

Valleys:
I don't think anybody can argue this. When this case was first raised, his defendants in Nigeria said he is not the one the case is referring to. The question now is, why did he change from Gbaja to Gbajabiamila or vice versa?

Valleys:
I don't think anybody can argue this. When this case was first raised, his defendants in Nigeria said he is not the one the case is referring to. The question now is, why did he change from Gbaja to Gbajabiamila or vice versa?

Imagine someone named Michael and we call him Mike. Same name. Or Phillip is called Phil.

Gbaja is Gbajabiamila. There is no change.

If Femi Gbajabiamila is in US he will be e ligible to contest election and be voted for. He committed an offense, not a crime.

It is very bad of him to treat his client that way but if you read the summary it is unmistakable that this is violation of professional ethics.

We need to give it a statutory test. The offense happened in US. If it was felony he would have had a arrest warrant issued and he would be prosecuted. Moreover he would have lost his right to practice forever. However, thats not the case here....the man can reregister after paying member dues and resume practice. Felons cannot vote nor be voted in America. Femi has not failed the test of civil law, can vote and be voted for in America. Why can he not be voted here in Nigeria?

MetaPhysical:


Imagine someone named Michael and we call him Mike. Same name. Or Phillip is called Phil.

Gbaja is Gbajabiamila. There is no change.

There's a point but the change shouldn't be in a formal document.

Hatred kills faster than AIDS

Majorhamza:


Thief or not, in my opinion. He is still the most qualified among all others in that chamber. He can never be intimidated to do the wrong things in respective of party affiliation. I believe his leadership style to be the best

Noooo a rogue cannot be d leader of the hse of reps

cyberguy72:
That does not remove the fact that he is a thief.

And a thief is a thief