Akinlolu Kehinde
NigerialawyerMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Akinlolu Kehinde is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), a prestigious title akin to that of a Queen's Counsel, awarded to prominent lawyers in Nigeria. He is known for his expertise in constitutional law and has represented various high-profile cases in the Nigerian legal system. Recently, he gained media attention for leading the legal team representing the Department of State Services (DSS) in a lawsuit against Professor Pat Utomi, who is accused of attempting to establish a shadow government that allegedly threatens Nigeria's constitutional order.
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Akinlolu Kehinde is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria who was already the counsel on record for the Federal Government.
Sowore Withdraws Bid to Subpoena DSS DG in Defamation TrialNigeria· 2026-07-28
Akinlolu Kehinde is the lead prosecutor urging the court to remand Sowore for failing to meet bail conditions.
FG Seeks Remand Over Unmet ConditionsNigeria· 2026-07-06
Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN) opposed Sowore's request for an adjournment during the trial.
Court Grants Sowore Fresh N200m Bail in AbujaNigeria· 2026-06-30
Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN) is the prosecuting counsel opposing Sowore's application.
Court Fixes June 30 for DecisionNigeria· 2026-06-24
Akinlolu Kehinde is a counsel to the DSS who raised an objection during the court proceedings.
Group seeks Sowore's prosecution for leaked court footageNigeria· 2026-01-30
Akinlolu Kehinde is the lead counsel for the Department of State Services who sought permission to serve court papers on Utomi.
Court slates June 25 for hearing, orders service on UtomiNigeria· 2025-05-21
The lawsuit filed by the DSS was brought by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Akinlolu Kehinde, alleging that Utomi’s actions are intended to create chaos and destabilize the country.
Utomi slams DSS lawsuit over shadow govt as ‘act of cowardice’Nigeria· 2025-05-16
Akinlolu Kehinde is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria who filed the suit against Pat Utomi.
500 lawyers to defend Utomi against DSSNigeria· 2025-05-16Akinlolu Kehinde is the lead lawyer representing the Department of State Services in the suit against Pat Utomi.
DSS sues Pat Utomi over shadow governmentNigeria· 2025-05-14
