Inibehe Effiong, a Human Rights Lawyer has pledged pro-Borno legal services to hunger protesters who would require legal counsel in Legos State.
Effiong who is a promoter of the proposed hunger protest in Nigeria made this known via his X handle yesterday Thursday, July 25th saying Logos participants will get free legal services from him if the need arises as a result of the protest.
The renowned lawyer wrote ‘’We are putting together a legal team in Lagos State to offer representation to any protester who may be arrested and or charged to court during the forthcoming peaceful protest.
‘’My learned colleagues practicing in Lagos, please share your WhatsApp number with me via DM if you would love to offer pro bono services to protesters.’’
Inibehe Effiong had earlier written to the Inspector General of Police, drawing his attention to relevant provisions of the law, including Sections 39 and 40 of the Constitution, Section 83(4) of the Nigeria Police Act, 2020, Section 91(3) of the Electoral Act 2022 and case law, the combined effect of which guarantees the constitutional right of citizens to protest, and gives the police and other law enforcement agencies a duty to protect protesters.