Gatekeepers News reports that Omirhobo had earlier appeared before the Supreme court in the same costume last Saturday.
The lawyer had said he was exercising his fundamental rights following the recent verdict of the Supreme court which affirmed the wearing of hijab in schools.
On Monday, Omirhobo appeared before Justice Tijjani Ringim dressed the same way sparking reactions from some lawyers who argued he could not be heard.
The human rights activist, however, argued that the constitution says otherwise and he could choose to appear that way.
“My Lord, the rules cannot supersede the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Omirhobo said.
After listening to his argument, Justice Ringim directed Omirhobo to address the court on why he should be heard the way he was dressed on the next adjourned date.
The Judge further ordered that the address must not be more than five pages with authorities cited, adding that it must be filed before the adjourned date.
“You cannot address the court like this as a professional. I will adjourn your matter and you come and address the court if the rules allow you to appear in court like this,” Justice Ringim said.
Omirhobo’s first suit, FHC/L/CS/929/2022, was against the federal government of Nigeria and others.
His second suit; FHC/L/CS/1392/2021, was against the Nigeria Army and two others.
Both were not heard.
The judge adjourned the hearing to October 10, 2022.
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