Human rights attorney and University of Jos law professor Nnamdi Aduba has commented on the case against Bayo Onanuga, providing a critical viewpoint on the relationship between individual rights and government communication. Aduba stressed in his response to the Punch that being employed by the government does not shield one from responsibility for baseless allegations. He supported Pat Utomi’s call for Onanuga to issue an apology, highlighting the essential freedoms of association and speech.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Aduba pointedly questioned Onanuga’s credentials to comment on security matters, highlighting the importance of respecting the roles and expertise of established security agencies like the Department of State Services (DSS).
The professor addressed the legal ramifications of Onanuga’s actions and the broader implications for government communication and individual rights in Nigeria. His full statement encapsulates these points:
“I heard that he has been sued. He will go and prove his claim in court. You cannot say because you are working for the government, you can accuse people of just anything. Pat Utomi said he should tender an apology, and that he was not in Nigeria. Don’t people have a right to freedom of expression and association anymore? Is Onanuga a security expert? Don’t we have the DSS? Does being an information strategist make him the chief security officer of the country?”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
