A UK-based Nigerian legal practitioner, Baron Chymaker, says he has formally begun the process of renouncing his Nigerian citizenship.

Chymaker said his lawyer in Nigeria had confirmed that his application had been submitted to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, alongside the required fees.

He disclosed this in a post on X on Thursday.

“I have today received a confirmation from my lawyer in Nigeria that my application to renounce my Nigerian citizenship has been submitted to the SGF and all fees paid as appropriate. I cannot wait for the approval,” he wrote.

Chymaker is known for his commentary on international law, UK and Nigerian legal practice, and cryptocurrency on the X platform.

He has frequently criticised aspects of Nigeria’s judicial system, particularly around the doctrine of judicial precedent.

He had earlier described the reliance on stare decisis in Nigerian courts as unfair, linking it to certain outcomes in election tribunal cases.

He has also urged Nigerian-trained lawyers to pursue advanced courses or consider practising in more developed jurisdictions, a position he has reiterated on his social media platform.

As of the time of this report, the SGF’s office had not issued a statement on Chymaker’s application. (The PUNCH)

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