A United Kingdom-based Nigerian lawyer, Baron Chymaker, has announced that he has formally begun the process of renouncing his Nigerian citizenship.
Chymaker disclosed the development in a post on his X account, stating that his legal representative in Nigeria had submitted the necessary application to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
According to him, all required fees have also been paid.
“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,” Chymaker wrote.
The lawyer, who is based in the UK, is widely known for sharing opinions on international law, legal practice in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom, as well as cryptocurrency-related issues on social media.
Over the years, Chymaker has been vocal in his criticism of aspects of Nigeria’s judicial system.
He has questioned the application of the doctrine of judicial precedent, also known as stare decisis, arguing that it has contributed to controversial decisions in some election tribunal cases.
He has also consistently encouraged Nigerian-trained lawyers to pursue further professional training and explore legal practice opportunities in more developed jurisdictions.
As of the time of filing this report, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation had not issued any official statement regarding Chymaker’s application to renounce his Nigerian citizenship.
