Natasha Seeks Imasuen’s Disbarment for Alleged Misconduct

halted For the purpose of removing Senator Neda Bernards Imasuen from the Nigerian Bar, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has formally petitioned the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee.
According to the petition, Senator Imasuen was previously disbarred from the New York Bar for significant crimes like as fraud, misuse of client funds, and non-cooperation with disciplinary authorities. The accusations are based on claims of professional misconduct.
On May 10, 2010, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, reportedly permanently disbarred Senator Imasuen, according to the petition.

After a customer named Daphne Slyfield filed a formal complaint accusing Imasuen of embezzling legal fees, this action was taken. His U.S. law license was revoked after the court found him guilty of several violating professional behavior standards.

Senator Imasuen allegedly continued to practice law in Nigeria after being disbarred in the United States, posing as a lawyer and entering politics, according to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.

In addition to serving as the senator for the Edo South Senatorial District, Imasuen was elevated to the position of Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, which requires the highest honor.

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Senator Imasuen was accused in the petition of not disclosing his disbarment when he submitted his FORM EC-9 – Particulars of Personal Information to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prior to running for public office.

Citing the inconsistencies in Imasuen’s declarations and raising doubts about whether someone with such a background could be in a powerful Senate position, Akpoti-Uduaghan has petitioned the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee to take the necessary measures.