Lawyer attends Supreme court proceedings in traditional worshipper’s regalia after apex court approved use of hijab in schools and public places

A Nigerian lawyer caused a stir at the Supreme court today June 23, when he attended proceedings in the court in his traditional worshipper’s regalia.

Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Malcom Omoirhobo said he was expressing his right to wear what pleases him in accordance with the Supreme Court’s recent ruling.

He appeared in the full traditional attire of an “Olokun priest” to attend court proceedings.

Malcom said he dressed to court in that manner to exercise his fundamental human rights following the judgment of the Supreme Court that allowed all Nigerians to express their way of worship and the use of hijab in schools and public places.

Recall that the Supreme Court delivered a ruling on June 17, that Nigerians can express their mode of worship, which includes the use of hijab in schools and public places.