The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 411, 56, 57 and 57(c) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. Ihiehie argued that a 2025 Oyo State High Court judgment barred Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs, from appearing before lower courts. He added that the judgment cited by the prosecution was not applicable in Lagos State, noting that Lagos laws expressly permit SANs to appear before Magistrates’ Courts. Also ReadFalana cited Section 9 of the Lagos Magistrates’ Court Law, which provides that all legal practitioners, irrespective of rank, may appear before any Magistrates’ Court in the state. Opposing the application, the prosecution urged the court to impose stringent conditions, expressing concern that the defendants might return to protest if released.