Matawalle: HURIWA calls for due process, protests ‘media trial’ of ex-gov

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has protested what it termed the 'alleged media trial of Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle'. The group staged a protest in Abuja, calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and other anti-corruption bodies in Nigeria to subscribe and comply fully with…The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has protested what it termed the ‘alleged media trial of Minister of State for Defence, Dr.

The group also expressed its unalloyed and total solidarity and support for the anti-corruption crusade of the EFCC, which it maintained should be law-based and tailored towards strict compliance with the principle of the rule of law and provisions safeguarding human rights of citizens as encompassed in the Constitution.

“The latest group of protesters identified itself as Tinubu Youths and Women Network. Besides, the APC Akida Forum recently submitted a petition alleging Dr. Matawalle’s involvement in arms deals and financial improprieties that happened about 15 years ago. “Dr. Matawalle has consistently operated within the bounds of the law and has expressed his willingness to cooperate fully with the EFCC to ensure a transparent and fair inquiry.

“We, at HURIWA, respectfully request the Executive Chairman of the EFCC to discourage these politically motivated protests against government functionaries. The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has protested what it termed the 'alleged media trial of Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle'.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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