Legal disciplinary committee dismisses complaint against Benjamin Kalu

The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee has dismissed a complaint filed against Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has dismissed a complaint brought against Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, who serves as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. This decision was reported in a publication dated March 11, 2024. The dismissal indicates that the committee found no basis for the allegations in the complaint. Details of the specific nature of the complaint were not elaborated in the available information. Kalu, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, continues his role without any disciplinary action from the LPDC.

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