Statutory Duty: Court Approves Suit Against Malami For Failing To Implement Anti-Torture Act - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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February 21, 2022
Justice Tijjani Garba Ringim approved the Media Rights Agenda, MRA request following a motion by its lawyer, Bankeye Akinwale.
The organization said despite the enactment of the Act in 2017, many Nigerians, including journalists, are being subjected to torture by law enforcement officials and non-state actors. It also noted that the Justice Minister refused to act on its August 20, 2021 letter which requested to him perform the statutory duty imposed by the Act.
Upon reading the affidavit deposed to by MRA’s Programme Officer John Gbadamosi, and exhibits attached by Akinwale, Justice Ringim granted the application.
The Judge gave the body permission to apply for an order of mandamus against Malami on the following reliefs: