Rights lawyer jailed by chief judge, Inibehe Effiong, released from prison
by Ebor Cletus Ralph Jr
Inibehe Effiong, a human rights attorney, was recently released from Uyo prison after spending 30 days there for alleged court contempt.
On July 27, Mr. Effiong was given a prison term by Chief Judge Ekaette Obot of Akwa Ibom State after his attorney raised concerns about the presence of two armed police officers in the courtroom.
A sizable throng watched as Effiong was released on Friday at 8am.
“I consider it an honour for me to be incarcerated for the truth,” Mr Effiong told reporters and supporters.
He said his incarceration had strengthened his resolve to fight for truth and justice in Nigeria.
“I am back, stronger and more determined to confront the forces of oppression and to continue to speak nothing but the hard truth to the faces of the oppressors of our people. I feel sorry for those who thought they can break my spirit by incarcerating me”, he added.