The new President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe (SAN) has directed the branches to monitor the trials of the #EndBadGovernance protesters.
Osigwe gave the directive on Wednesday afternoon in a statement he shared on his official X account.
“Dear colleagues, I have directed the branches of the Nigerian Bar Association to monitor the trials of the #EndBadGovernance protesters,” he wrote.
“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.”
According to Osigwe, the NBA 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.
