Oluwatosin EnesiAccording to documents obtained, Imasuen was disbarred for life in New York after swindling his client, Daphne Shyfield, and absconding with tens of millions of dollars in representation fees without making an appearance in court.
A court officer revealed that Imasuen was permanently disbarred for collecting money from a client and failing to represent her, as well as refusing to comply with the disciplinary panel’s investigation into his misconduct.
Despite being served with petitions on multiple occasions, Imasuen failed to respond and instead fled to Nigeria with the funds to avoid disciplinary actions.
The Grievance Committee for the Second, Eleventh, and Thirteenth Judicial Districts terminated Imasuen’s license to practice law in New York, stating that his name would be stricken from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law.
Imasuen was also commanded to desist from practicing law in any form and appearing before any court or public authority.
In Nigeria, Imasuen, 66, won the Edo South senatorial poll in 2023 and became the chair of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions.
His 15-year history of disregarding petitions has raised questions about the integrity of Nigeria’s leadership
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