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Senior Advocate Adeboro Adams Affirms Nigerians’ Right to Peaceful Protest Within Legal Boundaries
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Adeboro Adams has reiterated that while Nigerians possess a constitutional right to peaceful protest, such demonstrations must adhere to legal frameworks and court orders.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a recent interview on ARISE News, Adams emphasized that Sections 39 and 40 of the 1999 Constitution guarantee citizens the freedoms of expression and assembly, which encompass the right to protest. However, he clarified that these rights are not absolute and must be exercised within lawful limits.
“The right to protest is constitutionally protected, but it must be conducted peacefully and in accordance with the law,” Adams stated. “This position has been validated by our courts.”
Adams also addressed the role of law enforcement in regulating protests. He noted that the police have the authority to enforce court orders and regulate protest locations to maintain public order. “The Public Order Act gives government and law enforcement the authority to regulate the location and manner of protests,” he explained. “If a court directs protesters to avoid certain places, that in itself is lawful.”
However, Adams cautioned that the right to regulate protests does not extend to the use of violence or excessive force against peaceful demonstrators. “If the police attack protesters outside the restricted areas, then they have violated the law,” he asserted. “When there is wrong, there must be a remedy. Protesters who are unlawfully attacked have every right to seek redress in court.”
He further explained that a protest ceases to be peaceful when it disrupts public order or infringes on the rights of others. “Your right to protest is not absolute,” Adams noted. “Where your right hampers the rights of others, law enforcement can intervene.”
Adams also questioned the timing of recent protests demanding the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, stating that there was no justification for street action while the matter remains before the court. “The matter is still in court,” he said. “The prosecution has closed its case, and the defence has filed a no-case submission, which was dismissed. The case has been adjourned for the defence to open. Why are we in a hurry? Allow the court to conclude the process.”
He urged Nigerians to exhaust all legal avenues before resorting to street protests. “Justice is not about speed alone — sometimes patience is part of justice,” Adams concluded.
Adams’ comments come amid ongoing debates about the balance between citizens’ rights to protest and the need for public order. While the Nigerian Constitution protects the right to peaceful assembly, the Public Order Act and other regulations grant authorities the power to impose restrictions to maintain public safety and order. Legal experts continue to examine the interplay between these laws and the constitutional rights of citizens.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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