LSS Apologizes to Kegites Club, Pledges Commitment to Dialogue

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Oluwatosin Adeoye

The Law Students’ Society (LSS) University of Ibadan has apologised to the Kegites Club of Nigeria on the misrepresentation of the Kegites club in a recent publication by it’s Ethics and Litigation Department.

Recall that the Kegites Club, in a publication titled “Rejoinder to the Law Students’ Society (LSS): Setting the Record Straight”, requested that LSS apologises and retracts defamatory statements contained in the LSS’s prior publication.

The LSS in an official publication titled “Apology and Clarification on Recent Publication” apologised to the Kegites club, stating that “we understand the concerns you have raised regarding defamation, and we sincerely regret any misunderstanding caused” clarifying that the example that involved the Kegites club was only to “provide context and emphasis, not to impugn your values or reputation”.

LSS reiterated that “we tender an apology for any unintended misrepresentation and assure you of our commitment to foster mutual respect, understanding and constructive dialogue between our organisations.”

The Law Students’ Society addressing the request for removal of an unconstitutional provision in her constitution, stated that there are no provisions that debar members of the society from being members of other clubs and associations on campus, emphasising “we wish to categorically state that no such provision exists in the LSS Constitution. The relevant provision merely advises law students to refrain from participating in drinking contests or activities that promotes alcohol consumption, consistent with ethical and professional standards expected of future legal practitioners”.

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