Dino Melaye Makes ‘First Court Appearance’ As Lawyer

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye has made his first courtroom appearance as a lawyer, marking his debut since being called to the Nigerian Bar.

Dino, who graduated from the department of Law, Baze University, Abuja, represented the Kogi West Senatorial District at the red chamber during the 8th Assembly.

Melaye, dressed in a full wig and gown, appeared before Justice Emeka Nwite at Court 8 of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, July 18.

According to a post on his official Facebook page, Melaye, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress said: “Senator Dino Melaye at the Federal High Court Abuja today. Appeared before Justice Emeka Nwite of Court 8”

Stepping into legal practice after years in politics and public life, the former lawmaker was among over 5,000 new lawyers called to the Bar in Abuja in early July.