Ozekhome Urges Lawyers to Stand Against Harassment in Nigeria
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, criticizes the Nigerian government for harassing legal practitioners under the guise of national security. Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association's 2025 Annual General Conference in Enugu, Ozekhome denounced the government's distortion of national security, labeling it as a means to suppress dissent.
He highlighted the importance of lawyers standing up against harassment and upholding human rights. Ozekhome emphasized the need for professional independence and respect for legal practitioners' rights.
He criticized the government's misuse of power and called for a reevaluation of the concept of national security in Nigeria.
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