Earlier this month, the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, reiterated its call for the abolition of the death sentence.
The Association believes it not only denies the right to life but also often reflects the failures of the country’s justice system to protect the most vulnerable in society.
The NBA’s position was reinforced through its president, Afam Osigwe, in his opening remarks at a high level technical consultation jointly organised by the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Avocats Sans Frontières France, and the Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP) to commemorate the World Day Against the Death Penalty.
According to the NBA president, the event observed annually on October 10, serves as a powerful reminder of the global movement to challenge the use of capital punishment.
