The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has constituted legal support team to offer pro-bono services for issues of human right violations that may arise from the #EndBadGovernance protest across the country.
This was contained in a statement signed by NBA President Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, on Thursday.
The statement, which was issued through the national publicity secretary, Akorede Lawal, said all 130 NBA branch chairmen and chairpersons have been directed to mobilise their human rights committees to address any breaches of fundamental rights observed during protests.
The statement read,”chairmen and chairpersons of NBA Branches have also been directed to set up Situation Monitoring Committees,SMC, to monitor and report activities and interactions between law enforcement agents and protesters.
“To this end, an online Monitoring Form has been provided, and it can be accessed from the link https://rb.gy/q5xqg7.
“Members of the SMC and other members of the NBA engaged in the monitoring exercise are encouraged to complete the form and submit same for NBA’s record and further action where necessary.
“To ensure an effective coordination of this endeavour, the NBA has established legal support services teams across the country, headed by the 1st Vice President of the NBA, Mrs. Linda Rose Bala; the Chairman NBA-SPIDEL, Sir Steve Adehi, SAN; and the Chairman, NBA Human Rights Institute; Mr. Chinonye Obiagwu, SAN. The NBA President has also written to the Inspector General of Police to collaborate with the NBA in this regard.
“As the protest commences today, 1 August 2024, the NBA wishes to encourage citizens, including members of the NBA who are joining the protest, to exercise their right peacefully and within the bounds of the law. The security agencies are also urged to be professional and observe human rights in their duty to enforce the law.”
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