NBA President Olumide Akpata Reveals How Lawyers Association Is Providing Behind The Scene Support For Protests Against SARS

Eniola Ajayi

The Nigerian Bar Association President Olumide Akpata has revealed how the lawyers body is providing behind the scene support for the raging protests against the Special Anti Robbery Squad in a revelation that reads…

This is just to assure Nigerians that the Nigerian Bar Association remains very interested in, and committed to, the peaceful and holistic resolution of all issues that resulted in the #EndSARS protests.

I have spoken with the Attorneys General of Ogun, Edo & Lagos States in the last two days to secure their commitment to ensure the release of protesters, and this has resulted in the release of several protesters in Ogun & Edo States. We are working on the release of those held in Surulere and I have assurances that this will happen soon.

I have also scheduled a press conference tomorrow to outline the NBA’s official position and our plans for a sustainable resolution of all outstanding issues especially the need for responsible policing and the continued respect for the fundamental rights of Nigerians.