In a Channels TV interview, human rights attorney Inibehe Effiong addressed the Nigerian army’s assertion that flying the Russian flag in Nigeria is treasonous. Effiong voiced his disapproval of this assertion.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Explaining his stance, he pointed out that foreign flags are commonly displayed in many five-star hotels and schools in Nigeria. Effiong emphasized that waving a foreign flag has never been an offense in the country, stating that flying foreign flags in Nigeria has never constituted a crime. He argued that the military’s position, suggesting that those carrying Russian flags are committing a treasonable felony, is unfounded.
During an interview on Channels Television, he remarked, “Can somebody be tried for treason for carrying a Russian flag? No, I don’t agree. I completely disagree with the position of the military that those who are carrying Russian flags are committing treasonable felony. Flying of foreign flags in our country has never been an offense. In many five star hotels and schools in Nigeria, we see flags of foreign nations being used to decorate them”.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
