The lawyers were protesting the killing of Nnaemeka Ugboma, chairman, Customary Court, Ejemekwuru in the Oguta LGA, on February 2, while presiding over a case.
Empathising with the residents, the NBA noted that the destruction of properties by protesters was uncalled for.
The association commended INEC for extending the deadline for collection of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
The association said that it had failed to offer leadership to Nigerians as well as guidance for the advancement of the country.
A service of songs in her honour would take place on January 16 at 5:00 p.m. at the Olive Tree Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Banana Island, Lagos.
The NBA said it had informed the police of its resolve to be a complainant in the case along with the deceased lawyer’s family.
The HEDA chairman asserted that the position of the NBA towards Mr Olanipekun’s legal firm, accused of immoral and unethical conduct, was certainly praiseworthy.
The former D’Tigers player tendered an apology to his players, fans and family immediately after the announcement.
The police have arrested his ex-wife, Hauwa Abubakar, who was found at the scene of the crime.
The former vice president said since the return of democracy in 1998/99, Nigeria has never found itself in such a very critical point in our history.
