The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) offers free legal services to #EndBadGovernance protesters, supporting their fight for justice and accountability.
Protesters with court cases throughout Nigeria involved in the #EndBadGovernance movement have been provided free legal representation by The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
On Wednesday, Afam Osigwe, the President of the NBA revealed through his X handle that he has instructed all NBA branches to keep watch over legal proceedings involving protesters throughout Nigeria.
His statement was “The Nigerian Bar Association branches have been instructed to keep an eye on the trials of #EndBadGovernance demonstrators.”
Furthermore, I initiated a pro bono assistance campaign for demonstrators who are in need of legal representation.
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To prevent any unjust treatment of defendants, the Nigerian Bar Association Citizens’ Liberties Committee (NBA-CLC) has been assigned to collaborate closely with NBA branches’ chairpersons and their human rights committees located in regions where protesters are currently facing prosecution.
To safeguard the legal rights of all defendants, the NBA’s legal team will closely monitor court proceedings to ensure that trials are carried out in strict adherence to due process.
The legal teams of the Nigerian Bar Association are actively present in courts and shall persistently oversee proceedings to guarantee the implementation of rule of law, safeguard defendants’ human rights, and deliver justice.
After being accused of treason, nine individuals who were part of the #EndBadGovernance movement have been detained in Kuje correctional center. Meanwhile, the court has directed that only one female protester among them will be remanded at Suleja correctional facility.
From August 1 to 10, 2024, thousands of individuals joined the protesters in denouncing hunger and poor governance.
