Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has announced the formation of a legal team in Lagos State to provide representation to protesters who might be arrested during the upcoming nationwide protests.
Effiong is also reaching out to his fellow legal professionals, asking those willing to offer pro bono services to protesters in Lagos to share their WhatsApp numbers with him.
In a post shared on his social media account on Thursday, the legal expert expressed confidence that history will validate the righteousness of the cause, implying that the protest serves a just and noble purpose.
He said: “We are putting together a legal team in Lagos State to offer representation to any protester who may be arrested and or charged to court during the forthcoming peaceful protest.
“My learned colleagues practicing in Lagos, please share your WhatsApp number with me via DM if you would love to offer pro bono services to protesters.
“History will vindicate the just.”
