By Innocent Orok
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN has directed the branches of the Association to monitor the trials of the #EndBadGovernance protesters across the country.
The NBA President in his X handle said he has also launched a Pro Bono support initiatives for protesters who lack legal representation. While also urging the NBA’s Citizens’ Liberties Committee (NBA -CLC) to liaised closely with the Chairman and Human Rights Committees of the NBA in the branches where protesters are currently being prosecuted to ensure no defendant suffers injustice.
The NBA President wrote in his X handle ”
“Dear Colleagues,
“I have directed the branches of the Nigerian Bar Association @NigBarAssoc to monitor the trials of the #EndBadGovernance protesters. Additionally, I have launched a Pro Bono support initiative for protesters who lack legal representation.
“The Nigerian Bar Association Citizens’ Liberties Committee (NBA-CLC) has been tasked with liaising closely with the Chairmen and Human Rights Committees of NBA branches in regions where protesters are currently being prosecuted. This ensures that no defendant suffers injustice.
“The NBA legal team will continue to monitor court proceedings to ensure that trials are conducted with strict adherence to due process, safeguarding the legal rights of all defendants. The Nigerian Bar Association legal teams are in courts and will continue to monitor proceedings to ensure that the rule of law is upheld, the human rights of defendants are protected, and justice is served.
Best regards,
Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN
President, Nigerian Bar Association.”
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