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Lawyer Victor Giwa Forgery Case: After Disowning Fake Letter, Awa U. Kalu (SAN) Now Seeks to Undermine Prosecution

Awa U. Kalu, SAN, who had previously disowned a forged letter allegedly used to interfere with a criminal case, is now making statements that appear aimed at undermining the very prosecution triggered by that forgery.

In a letter dated July 8, 2024, seen by our reporter, addressed to Deji Adeyanju & Partners, the Senior Advocate unequivocally stated:

“Please be informed that the letter does not emanate from AwaU. Kalu( SAN) & Partners. The counsel whose seal appears on the letterhead has never been in the employment of, and is not currently associated with, our firm in any capacity.”


This categorical disavowal of the forged letter—allegedly authored by Victor Giwa and Ibitade Bukola Olugbenga served as the basis for criminal charges filed by the Inspector General of Police before the FCT High Court, Apo, under Charge Number CR/150/25.

It[b] is therefore both surprising and disappointing that Awa U. Kalu, SAN, has now written another letter, dated May 30, 2025, distancing himself from the ongoing prosecution by asserting that he never filed a formal complaint. This shift is not only contradictory, it borders on interference with the judicial process.
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A senior lawyer closely associated with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) who reviewed the relevant documents including Kalu’s prior police statement, remarked:

“One begins to wonder if Awa U. Kalu is trying to protect the accused. Having disowned the letter and made a clear statement to the police, he should stand by the truth and the prosecution.

Let’s be clear, the power to investigate and prosecute a crime lies not with private individuals, but with law enforcement. When a serious offence like forgery and impersonation occurs especially one involving attempts to mislead the Attorney General of the Federation. The Police need not seek his permission before a charge is filed. This matter rightly falls within the jurisdiction of the police and the courts.”

If Awa U. Kalu, SAN, now seeks to revise his position, the appropriate forum is the courtroom not private correspondence or behind-the-scenes letters to the Inspector General of Police. The justice system must be allowed to operate without interference. Such conduct is unbecoming of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.”

Meanwhile, Victor Giwa, the principal defendant, failed to appear for his scheduled arraignment. Rather than submit to the court process, he continues to evade justice and mislead the public.

In a related development, the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has found a prima facie case of gross professional misconduct against both Victor Giwa and Ibitade Bukola Olugbenga. For forgery and impersonation. They have since been directed to file their defence, which they have done. They await a trial date.

With the case now properly before the court and a trial date fixed, it is not the place of any Senior Advocate to determine whether or not a charge proceeds.

Justice must not only be done, it must be seen to be done, particularly when it involves legal practitioners entrusted with upholding the highest standards of professional ethics.

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Lawyer Victor Giwa Forgery Case: After Disowning Fake Letter, Awa U. Kalu (SAN) Now Seeks to Undermine Prosecution


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That's their problem

I know Awa Kalu. And what I know about that man is that he is an honorable man. The first letter headed paper was most likely stolen by Victor Giwa because Awa Kalu chambers has been operating as Awa Kalu & Partners since 2024.

The said Victor Giwa stolen old letter headed paper to carry out that forgery to bring Awa Kalu (SAN) into disrepute.

Are lawyers now conducting their practice on social media?
These matters should have been brought to the relevant bodies, rather than tarnishing our image in the public eye.

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