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NBA Offers Free Legal Representation to #EndBadGovernance Protesters

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced that it will provide free legal representation to #EndBadGovernance protesters facing court cases across the country. This initiative was made public by Mazi Afam Osigwe, who shared the news on his X handle on Wednesday.

Osigwe stated that he has instructed NBA branches nationwide to closely monitor the legal proceedings involving the protesters. He also launched a Pro Bono support initiative to ensure that protesters who lack legal representation receive the necessary legal support.

“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,” Osigwe said.

He further explained that the NBA Citizens’ Liberties Committee (NBA-CLC) has been tasked with coordinating with the Chairmen and Human Rights Committees of NBA branches in regions where protesters are being prosecuted. This coordination aims to prevent any injustice against the defendants.

“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,” he added.

Osigwe assured that the NBA is committed to upholding the rule of law, protecting the human rights of the defendants, and ensuring that justice is served.

The Press reports that some #EndBadGovernance protesters were recently remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre after being charged with treason. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered their remand pending the hearing and ruling on their bail application, which is scheduled for September 11, 2024. The protesters have pleaded not guilty to the six-count charge related to terrorism brought against them by the Federal Government.

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