Human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, the consultant of one of many brains behind the proposed nationwide protest ranging from August 1, the “Take it Again Motion”, has despatched the venues of the protest in some main cities throughout Nigeria to the Nigerian Police.
Adegboruwa in his response to a letter by Inspector Common of Police, Kayode Egbetokun requesting a gathering with the organisers of the protest, gave the venues because the Eagles Sq. in Abuja, Alausa Park by Secretariat in Lagos, Rosewale Filling Station, Iwo Highway in Ibadan, Freedom Park, Oshogbo,
Others are Reverse Faculty of Agric, Bauchi, alongside Tafawa Balewa Highway, Reverse Wema Financial institution, Akpakpava Lane, Benin Metropolis; Maiduguri Roundabout; reverse State Stadium, Damaturu, Yobe State and Rainbow Roundabout and Pantani Stadium in Rivers State.
Though the checklist remains to be increasing, the venues have been those the motion’s lawyer, Olu-Adegboruwa, has despatched to the Inspector Common of Police early on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
The lawyer additionally requested an extension of the assembly to incorporate different stakeholders, requesting that the assembly be held nearly and led by one other human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN.
The Lagos primarily based lawyer particularly talked about that the assembly will likely be led by Falana and also will have in attendance representatives of the Nigerian Bar Affiliation (NBA) different legal professionals and civil society organisations.
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The letter learn partially, “We act as solicitors to the TAKE IT BACK MOVEMENT, and consult with our letter on the above subject-matter dated July 26, 2024 and your response thereto dated July 29, 2024, Ref. CJ:2400/IGP.SEC/ABJ/VOL.1/10, which we’ve handed to our Consumer with directions to reply thereto as follows.
“Our Consumer acknowledges the dedication of the Inspector-Common of Police in direction of complying with extant legislations granting residents the correct to carry public conferences, public rallies and public processions and the lawful discharge of the obligations positioned upon the police to offer sufficient protection and safety on the venues.
“We will be glad to have the contact particulars of the Deputy Inspectors-Common of Police, Assistant Inspectors-Common of Police, and the Commissioners of Police designated to cowl the stated public conferences, public rallies and public processions, to make sure a peaceable and crisis-free outing.
“We will replace you with additional particulars in the midst of time, hoping that the above data suffices for planning and technique. We’re delighted to attend the assembly with the Inspector-Common of Police as requested.
“Nevertheless, as a way to obtain enlarged participation, we request that the stated assembly be held nearly, as a way to give room for all stakeholders to attend.
“Particularly, we will likely be led within the stated assembly by Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, the NBA, different legal professionals and civil society organisations. We await the Zoom hyperlink for the stated digital assembly.
“Whereas thanking you on your form consideration and assist, please settle for the very best assurances of our highest regards, at all times.”
