**A Reckless Prosecution: The Case Against Deputy Speaker Kalu Falls Flat** In a dramatic turn of events, a complaint lodged by a Lagos-based lawyer, John Aikpokpo-Martins, against the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has been dismissed by the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) as lacking in merit. The complaint, which was filed in 2021, accused the Deputy Speaker of engaging in conduct unbecoming of a lawyer, specifically alleging that he had made a false declaration in his Nigerian Law School registration form in 2010. The crux of the matter was that the Deputy Speaker had allegedly participated in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme while attending the Nigerian Law School, which was seen as a breach of the NYSC Act and the Council of Legal Education's (CLE) attendance requirements. However, the LPDC has ruled that this allegation is baseless and does not warrant disciplinary action against the Deputy Speaker. It is worth noting that this case has drawn parallels with the experiences of many Nigerian youths who have had to balance their NYSC obligations with other personal and professional responsibilities. For many, this has meant juggling the demands of the NYSC with other commitments, such as education or work. While the Deputy Speaker's actions may have been perceived as unconventional, they are not necessarily unique or without precedent. The LPDC's decision to dismiss the complaint is a welcome development, as it upholds the principles of fairness and due process. It also serves as a reminder that allegations of misconduct must be thoroughly investigated and supported by credible evidence before disciplinary action can be taken. In conclusion, the case against Deputy Speaker Kalu has been a reckless prosecution that should never have been brought in the first place. It highlights the importance of upholding the rights of individuals, even those in positions of power, and avoiding the misuse of the disciplinary process.