Legal activists under the aegis of the Lawyers in Defence of Human and Economic Rights, on Tuesday, praised the recent judgment of an Abuja High Court that barred the Department of State Services from inviting, arresting and detaining the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, on allegations of terrorism funding.
In a statement signed by their Deputy Coordinator, Agu Okwukwe, and obtained by The PUNCH on Tuesday, the lawyers expressed the conviction that the decision of the court will further deepen the fundamental human rights principle of the country.
They also warned the DSS and its leadership of the negative consequence of wilfully disobeying the court’s judgment. The statement read, “We members of Lawyers in Defence of Human and Economic Rights are again encouraged that there is hope for Nigeria, its democracy and the justice sector. “Our belief is hinged on the landmark judgment delivered by Justice M.A. Hassan, barring the DSS from inviting, arresting, detaining or charging the CBN Governor with any allegation of terrorism or fraudulent act.
“This judgment is laudable and recommended to all our revered justices because it showed courage in the face of possible harassment and intimidation.
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