Human rights group, Amnesty International has decried the arrest and continued detention of human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong.
In a tweet via @AmnestyNigeria on Wednesday, the human rights watchdog demanded the immediate release of the lawyer.
“Amnesty International calls on the Nigerian Authorities to immediately release Inibehe Effiong from arbitrary detention and drop all charges against him as due process was not followed in his committal,” the tweet read.
“The entire process was a travesty of justice and direct affront on his lawful professional duty as a lawyer.
The group further advocated a free and fair public hearing for the accused.
“The right to fair and public hearing must be observed at every turn during judicial proceedings.
“This includes access to the courts and by extension to journalists who wish to observe, record, report and disseminate court proceedings for the public”, the tweet read.
