President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Mr. Akpata, has revealed that the body has waded into the detention of human rights lawyer, Mr. Inibehe Effiong at a Correctional centre by the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaette Obot. According to him, efforts are being made to ensure the release of Mr. Effiong. The NBA President said, “The NBA is strongly opposed to, and will continue to resist all attempts to intimidate, threaten or harass our members while properly carrying out their professional responsibilities.” He also stated that…
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