Stop inviting African dictators, Falana faults NBA over George Weah invitation
Femi Falana criticises the NBA for inviting former Liberian President George Weah, accusing his administration of undermining judicial independence and rul Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-inviting-african-dictators-falana-faults-nba-over-george-weah-invitation/
Nigerian human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticized the Nigerian Bar Association for inviting former Liberian President George Weah to speak at the NBA's 66th Annual General Conference. Falana accused Weah's administration in Liberia of undermining judicial independence and appointing dictators to address such events. Falana pointed to cases where the ECOWAS Court ruled in favor of individuals against Weah's regime, but Weah refused to comply with the judgments, including in cases involving the seized properties of Mandingo people and the dismissal of a Supreme Court associate justice.
Falana also alleged that during Weah's tenure, drug trafficking thrived in Liberia, and his administration allowed it to continue. Falana concluded by suggesting that the NBA should avoid inviting African leaders in the future.
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