EXCLUSIVE: Alleged Coup Against Tinubu: Military Court Warns Defence Lawyers Against ‘Weaponising’ Right To Protest
EXCLUSIVE: Alleged Coup Against Tinubu: Military Court Warns Defence Lawyers Against ‘Weaponising’ Right To Protest The warning came amid heightened attention surrounding the trial of the 36 military personnel accused of being involved in an alleged plot to overthrow the Tinubu administration.
The trial of 36 Nigerian military personnel accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu's administration has drawn significant attention. The presiding judge at the General Court-Martial, Air Vice Marshal H. I. Alhaji, has cautioned defense lawyers against "weaponising" the right to protest. Alhaji expressed his disbelief at the prospect of senior military officers or legal experts participating in protests, urging the legal team to exercise restraint and diplomacy.
He emphasized the need for civility and empathy during proceedings, noting that participants are human beings who may be hurt by harsh words. The judge stressed that the accused officers are facing serious charges and that denying them access to family members is causing additional psychological distress. A defense lawyer argued that allowing family visits would provide much-needed emotional and psychological support to the accused personnel.
The legal team is also seeking to reconsider restrictions on family access, believing it could help sustain the officers' morale and enable them to cope with the trial's intense scrutiny.
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