Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for parading minors in court, stating that the government’s actions undermine Nigeria’s criminal justice system and dent the country’s reputation on the international stage.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Effiong expressed dismay at the recent arraignment of minors and called out the administration for what he described as a “mockery” of justice.
Effiong’s comments come in the wake of heightened scrutiny over the judicial treatment of young protesters, which has sparked public debate and raised concerns among civil rights advocates.
Critics argue that these actions are counterproductive to efforts aimed at portraying Nigeria as a fair and just society. 
The lawyer’s statement has added to growing calls for reform within Nigeria’s criminal justice system, with many urging the government to protect minors and uphold global human rights standards.
“The Tinubu regime is making a mockery of our criminal justice system.
“You expect the international community and investors to take Nigeria seriously, but you’re parading minors before a Federal High Court in the most dehumanizing conditions because they allegedly took part in protests. We cannot continue like this,” he wrote.
The statement comes amid the uproar that greeted the arraignment of protesters, mostly minors, who participated during the recent EndBadGovernance protest.
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