Lawyer who dressed as a native doctor to court proceedings reverts to wigs

A Lagos lawyer Malcolm E. Omirhobo, who sparked controversy by appearing at the Supreme Court in a lawyer’s wig, gown mixed with Olokun religious attire, has reverted to a normal barrister’s dress code.

He appeared at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday morning in the full wig, gown, bip, black trousers and shoes.

Speaking to journalists who accosted him, Omorhibo, said

“I’m led by the spirit to go normal today. Don’t be surprised if you see me the other way tomorrow…so, today is normal.”

When asked if “the spirit” was in conformity with the ethics of the legal profession and dress code, the lawyer laughed.

“What ethics are you talking about? Are you insulting my religion? Don’t try it, don’t insult my religion…the constitution according to the Supreme Court says I should dress according to my religious attire and you are insulting the Supreme Court, behave yourself. And for those who have got cause against me, please come to my shrine.”