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Human rights lawyer Funmi Falana, SAN, has strongly criticized the alleged harassment of a serving corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, by National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) officials in Lagos State.
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In a statement obtained by SaharaReporters, Falana, founder and Chairperson of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA), decried the violation of Uguamaye’s constitutional rights, particularly her freedom of expression.
Falana emphasized that freedom of speech is a fundamental right enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution and warned that WELA would take legal action against the NYSC and the Local Government Inspector (LGI) if the intimidation persists.
She stated, “No citizen should be subjected to threats or reprisals for expressing their opinion on matters of public concern. If the harassment continues, WELA will file a fundamental human rights suit to protect Miss Uguamaye.”
Falana urged the NYSC leadership to respect corps members’ rights and put an end to any form of intimidation, ensuring that they can freely express themselves without fear of persecution.…CONTINUE READING>>
