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Civil Society Organisations Condemn 'Rash' Calls For Cancellation Of General Elections, Seek Probe Of Electoral Infractions

Coalition Of Civil Society Organisations have condemned the irregularities and violence experienced in several states during Saturday's general elections. It added that infractions experienced during the conduct of the elections must be thoroughly investigated and people found responsible for them should be prosecuted. The coalition however added that despite the challenges, the elections were not beyond saving. Therefore, it condemned “rash” calls by political parties and others for the cancellation of this election or termination of the process. ....

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Group Condemns Lawyer, Effiong's Incarceration By Akwa Ibom Chief Judge, Says 'Brazen Disregard For Human Dignity And Rights' Must Stop

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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