Tag: FALANA
Falana Slams Nigerian Military For Admitting “Coup Plot” Without Apologising To Public For Initial Deception
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has sharply criticised the Nigerian military, accusing it of deliberately misleading the public over the alleged coup plot involving serving officers. Falana’s comments came after the military announced on Monday that some officers would face a military judicial panel over an alleged plan to overthrow the government—more than three…
Advertising INEC Chair’s Vacancy For People To Apply Will Justify Its Independence — Falana
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has said that a thorough process for the selection of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will go a long way to make the body free from external control. Falana said that advertising the vacant positions of members of the electoral commission and resident electoral commissioners,…
Tinubu’s Harsh Economic Policies Have Wiped Out The Middle Class — Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, stating that the administration’s “harsh neoliberal policies” have decimated Nigeria’s middle class and worsened living conditions for millions of citizens. Falana noted that despite the President recently acknowledging the economic hardship faced by citizens, his policies have further deepened poverty. “I have seen…
Falana Faults Renaming Of Streets In Lagos, Says It’s Illegal
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has condemned the recent renaming of streets and bus stops in Lagos State, citing a lack of adherence to constitutional procedures and public consultation. He described the action as illegal, authoritarian, and a violation of the constitutional powers vested in local governments. Falana made…