AFC voices concerns about transparency, accountability in meeting with US Ambassador stabroeknews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stabroeknews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Okei-Odumakin made the remark in a special statement titled: “October 1, A Cascade of Negatives with a Silver Lining of Positives”, to commemorate the 63rd Independence Day anniversary, Saturday in Lagos.
A rights group, Centre for Change (CFC), led by Joe Okei-Odumakin has condemned the imprisonment of human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong by the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Ekaette Obot. Effiong is serving a one-month prison sentence for alleged contempt of court after asking Obot to recuse herself from a case she’s handling. He had also questioned the judge for allowing armed security agents with AK-47 rifles into the courtroom. The lawyer was sentenced without due process on July 27, 2022.
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LETTER | Helplines for MCO domestic violence survivors
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LETTER | Last year, following the first movement control order (MCO), domestic violence increased significantly. Now, as we enter phase 2.0 of the MCO, hence it is very important for survivors to know where they can get help for domestic violence during MCO.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, you can get protection and support during the MCO. You can make a police report, obtain a protection order, and seek medical care. If you are trapped, you can contact the police at 999 to help you.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse (or other forms of gender-based violence), you may contact the following resources for assistance: