The party’s legal adviser, Inibehe Effiong, said the party would soon approach the court to seek an order to vacate the court’s decision.
Mr Effiong was the keynote speaker at the opening ceremony of the two-day meeting that was put together by ActionAid Nigeria with the theme; “Corruption as an Impediment to Human Development Outcomes.”He said; “We are saddened by the decision of the court because our position remains that the basis for which Sowore was arrested was not tenable in law. If we hear the DSS clearly, it is saying Sowore is calling for revolution, but we are saying you cannot bring that within the context of treason.
“Going by the recent anti-democratic developments, we are very sure that this country is being taken backward because what the government is saying is that dissent cannot be tolerated. If you say somebody has committed a crime for calling for revolution, you have to look at the intent. This is what is called mens rea in law and the action in law.”
In her speech, the ActionAid Nigeria’s Country Director, Ene Obi, urged participants to rise in the defence of Nigeria. She said it is important for Nigerians to work with genuine rights group and anti-corruption organisations to reclaim Nigeria.
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