Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has announced his decision to legally challenge what he describes as his malicious detention and prosecution under the regime of former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida (IBB).
Papers News reports that Falana’s decision comes in response to revelations in IBB’s recently launched book, where the former military leader addressed the controversial annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election—widely regarded as Nigeria’s most credible election.
Speaking on Channels TV’s ‘Politics Today’, Falana recounted how IBB ordered his arrest and detention alongside the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi, Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti, and other pro-democracy campaigners. The group was charged with unlawful assembly and sedition for opposing the annulment.