- Safiu Kehinde
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have disclosed plan to monitor the trials of arraigned #EndBadGovernance protesters.
This was made known by the NBA President, Afam Osigwe, in a post on his X handle earlier today.
Osigwe said he issued directives to all branches of the association across Nigeria to monitor the trials.
He also tasked the Nigerian Bar Association Citizens’ Liberties Committee (NBA-CLC) and the newly inaugurated Human Rights Committees to ensure that no defendant suffers injustice.
Osigwe further dissclosed that provision will be made for protesters who lack legal representaton.
“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.” Osigwe wrote.
He assured the protesters of the association’s commitment towards ensuring that the trials are conducted with strict adherence to due process.
“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.” He added.