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26 Oct, 4 tweets, 1 min read
#EndSARS Nigeria & our people don't deserve the level of destruction, thuggery, deaths & injuries. Going forward, authorities & politicians should:
1. Stop using thugs to win elections & against citizens
2. Set up victims' funds & ensure justice
3. Reform the electoral law
4. Amend Nigerian constitution to recognise socio-economic rights as legally enforceable human rights & recognise corruption as a violation of human rights
5. Respect the right to protest, invite international commission of inquiry to probe Lekki shooting & attacks on the media
6. Immediately obey ALL court judgments and orders and respect the rule of law
7. Repeal and drop all repressive laws and bills including CAMA2020, social media bill, water resources bill as well as other repressive policies like the Broadcasting Codes
8. Pass the Audit bill
9. Enforce constitutional code of conduct for public officers
10. Set up a process to improve the anti-corruption laws and institutions, including by setting up a Special Anti-corruption Court, amending the constitution to divide the roles of AGF from those of Minister of Justice

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26 Oct
BREAKING: We condemn the illegal fines of N9m reportedly imposed by the National Broadcasting Commission on Channels TV, AIT and Arise TV [N3m each] over their coverage of the #EndSARS protests.

We'll sue the NBC if the unconstitutional fines are not rescinded within 48 hours.
This action by the NBC is yet another example of Nigerian authorities’ push to silence independent media and voices. The NBC should drop the fines and uphold Nigerian constitution and international obligations to respect and protect freedom of expression and media freedom.
The fines are detrimental to freedom of expression and the media, and access to information in Nigeria, and the NBC must withdraw the decision.

Media freedom and media plurality are a central part of the effective exercise of freedom of expression and access to information.
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25 Oct
SERAP has asked @ICPC_PE to promptly,thoroughly &transparently investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged hoarding of COVID-19 palliatives in warehouses in several states,which ought to have been distributed to the poorest & most vulnerable people during the lockdown..
...and to publish the outcome of any such investigation.

Our petition followed reports that some people have discovered and taken away COVID-19 palliatives stored in warehouses in several states.
In the petition sent to Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, Chairman, @ICPC_PE , we asked the agency to ensure the prompt and effective prosecution of anyone suspected to be responsible, if there is relevant and sufficient admissible evidence of hoarding and diversion of the palliatives.
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25 Oct
BREAKING: We’ve asked @ICPC_PE to promptly, thoroughly & transparently probe the circumstances surrounding the alleged hoarding of COVID-19 palliatives in warehouses in several states which ought to have been distributed to the poorest & most vulnerable people during the lockdown
SERAP’s petition followed reports that some people have discovered and taken away COVID-19 palliatives stored in warehouses in several states.
SERAP in the petition sent to Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, Chairman, ICPC, asked the agency to ensure the prompt and effective prosecution of anyone suspected to be responsible, if there is relevant and sufficient admissible evidence of hoarding and diversion of the palliatives.
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14 Oct
In our Corruption Survey, @PoliceNG ranked the most corruption institution in Nigeria.
On prevalence of bribery: The police were the most adversely ranked on this indicator. For every 100 police interactions reported by the respondents, there was a bribe paid in 54 interactions.
In the Survey, we made the following recommendations to @NigeriaGov:

• Establish an independent commission of inquiry with subpoena power to conduct a transparent, comprehensive, and impartial investigation into systemic corruption within the Nigeria Police Force;
•Prosecute without delay and according to international fair trial standards anyone implicated in corruption and other serious abuses within the Nigeria Police Force

•Improve financial oversight of the Nigeria Police Force, as follows:
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13 Oct
BREAKING: We condemn the reported assault today on journalists and protesters including ARISE News staff covering #SARSMUSTEND protests by soldiers in front of @nassnigeria in Abuja.

President Buhari should identify those responsible and ensure that they are brought to justice.
Nigerian authorities should also immediately release #ARISENews cameras and other equipment seized by soldiers at #AbujaProtest.

The assault is the latest in a series of attacks on the media and protesters campaigning for an end to police brutality and corruption in the country
The assault on journalists and protesters is clearly yet another orchestrated attempt by Nigerian authorities to silence those peacefully exercising their human rights.
Journalists should be able to work without being harassed or detained by security agents for doing their job.
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12 Oct
On the fundamental right of Nigerian citizens to assemble freely and protest without any inhibition whatsoever, Adekeye JCA once stated that: "Public Order Act should be promulgated to compliment sections 39 and 40 of the Constitution in context and not to stifle or cripple it.
A rally or placard carrying demonstration has become a form of expression of views on current issues affecting government and the governed in a sovereign state. It is a tread recognized and deeply entrenched in the system of governance in civilized countries.
We must borrow a leaf from those who have trekked the rugged path of democracy and are now reaping the dividend of their experience.
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