THE Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN)- led Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has directed branches of the association to monitor the trials of #EndBadGovernance protesters.
The NBA President also launched Pro Bono support for protesters who do not have legal representation.
The President tasked the NBA Citizens’ Liberties Committee (NBA-CLC) to liaise closely with the Chairmen and Human Rights Committees of NBA branches in the regions where protesters are currently being prosecuted to ensure that no defendant suffers injustice.
“The NBA legal team will continue to monitor court proceedings to ensure that the trials are conducted with strict adherence to due process, safeguarding the legal rights of all defendants.
The NBA legal teams are in courts and will continue to monitor the proceedings to ensure that the rule of law is upheld, human rights of defendants are protected and justice is served”,
Bridget Ijeoma Edokwe Esq., National Publicity Secretary of the association said in a statement.
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