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Leo Ekpenyong

August 26, 2022

Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong regains freedom

Inibehe Effiong, human rights lawyer, has regained his freedom after being incarcerated for one month at the Uyo prison, Peoples Gazette can report.

August 16, 2022

Effiong: Falana, Fusika, Ubani, Edun, others drag Akwa Ibom CJ to court 

The lawyers are seeking the court’s leave to enforce Mr Effiong’s fundamental human rights.

Ini Effiong and Judge Ekaette Obot
August 12, 2022

Falana condemns torture of Inibehe Effiong in prison, vows to press charges against warders

Mr Falana said the lawyer has been subjected to humiliation by being paraded before prison inmates.

Femi Falana and Inibehe Effiong
July 27, 2022

Akwa Ibom Judge Ekaette Obot angrily jails lawyer Inibehe Effiong for noting presence of armed men in courtroom

Commenters said controversial development marked the latest desecration of the nation’s judiciary that has grown increasingly disturbing under the Buhari regime.

Ini Effiong and Judge Ekaette Obot