Fresh calls for affordable housing have emerged as religious leaders, legal advocates and housing stakeholders urge stronger action to address Nigeria’s growing housing shortage.

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, used the church’s August Thanksgiving Service to pray for estate developers and Nigerians seeking decent housing. During the service, he encouraged worshippers around the world to pray that God would empower developers to build homes that ordinary Nigerians can afford.

Pastor Adeboye also prayed for tenants, asking that they receive the resources needed to build or purchase their own homes. His message reflected growing concern over the country’s housing deficit and the increasing difficulty many families face in securing decent accommodation.

Housing Costs Continue to Outpace Workers’ Income

The renewed attention comes as millions of Nigerians continue to struggle with access to affordable housing. Estimates indicate that more than 15 million people remain without adequate housing, while rising construction costs and limited housing finance continue to widen the gap between demand and supply.

Current prices within the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Estates illustrate the affordability challenge. One-bedroom homes are priced at about ₦8.5 million, while two-bedroom units cost around ₦12 million. These figures stand in sharp contrast to the national minimum wage of ₦70,000 per month, making home ownership difficult for many low-income earners.

Falana Calls on Labour to Demand Housing Rights

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has also urged organised labour to expand its advocacy beyond wage negotiations by demanding the full implementation of housing and social welfare policies.

Speaking at a symposium in Abuja, Falana argued that workers’ welfare should include access to affordable housing, quality healthcare, pensions and other social protection programmes. He said these benefits are essential to improving living standards and ensuring long-term economic security.

Falana specifically called for the enforcement of the National Housing Act. He noted that workers contribute three per cent of their monthly earnings to the National Housing Fund with the expectation of accessing affordable homes. However, he questioned why many contributors have not benefited from the scheme despite years of deductions.

He urged labour unions to demand greater accountability and ensure governments implement existing housing policies that support workers.

Stakeholders Seek Stronger Housing Policies

Housing professionals and industry stakeholders have echoed similar concerns, saying affordable housing should become a national development priority.

During discussions at the African International Housing Show (AIHS), experts urged governments to increase investment in affordable housing and supporting infrastructure. They also called for policies that prioritise low-income households, informal sector workers, women and vulnerable groups.

Participants identified several barriers to affordable housing delivery, including rapid population growth, urbanisation, insecurity, climate change, weak urban planning, limited infrastructure and inadequate housing finance.

According to the stakeholders, many low-income families often settle in unsafe or poorly serviced communities because they have few housing options. They warned that inadequate housing contributes to poverty, social exclusion and rising insecurity.

Experts Recommend New Financing Models

Industry stakeholders also recommended practical measures to improve access to affordable homes. They called for the development of a National Affordable Housing Strategy with measurable annual housing delivery targets.

The experts urged governments to increase budget allocations for housing while encouraging stronger partnerships with pension funds, insurance companies

sovereign wealth funds and private investors to finance large-scale housing projects.

They also recommended that mortgage institutions introduce financing products designed specifically for informal sector workers by adopting alternative methods of assessing income. In addition, they said housing cooperatives should play a larger role in expanding affordable home ownership across Nigeria and other African countries.

Affordable Housing Remains Central to National Development

The growing support from religious leaders, labour advocates and housing professionals highlights the increasing urgency of Nigeria’s housing challenge. While stakeholders continue to propose different solutions, many agree that stronger policy implementation, improved housing finance and closer collaboration between government and the private sector will be necessary to make affordable housing accessible to millions of Nigerians.

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Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged organised labour to broaden its advocacy beyond minimum wage negotiations by demanding the enforcement of existing laws and policies that guarantee affordable housing, healthcare, pensions, and other social welfare benefits for Nigerian workers.

Speaking at a symposium in Abuja held in honour of the late labour activist Dr. Segun Osoba, Falana argued that workers’ welfare extends beyond salary increases. He said labour unions should compel governments at all levels to fully implement social protection programmes that improve workers’ living standards and provide long-term economic security.

Falana specifically called for the implementation of the National Housing Act, noting that workers contribute three per cent of their monthly earnings to the National Housing Fund to facilitate access to affordable homes. He questioned why many contributors have yet to benefit from the scheme despite years of deductions, stressing that labour unions should insist on accountability and effective implementation of the programme.

He also expressed concern over Nigeria’s growing housing shortage, stating that millions of Nigerians remain without access to decent accommodation. According to him, affordable housing programmes must be strengthened to ensure workers can benefit from government-backed housing initiatives and improve their quality of life.

Beyond housing, Falana urged labour leaders to advocate for improved health insurance, prompt payment of pensions, better social protection measures, and increased allowances for workers. He maintained that enforcing existing welfare laws would have a greater impact on workers’ well-being than focusing solely on periodic wage increases.

Stakeholders believe Falana’s position reinforces the need for stronger implementation of housing and social welfare policies as part of broader labour reforms. They argue that improving access to affordable housing, healthcare, and social security would complement wage improvements and contribute to a higher standard of living for Nigerian workers.

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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called for the immediate suspension of ongoing political campaigns in Nigeria, warning that premature politicking is weakening governance and worsening insecurity across the country.

Falana’s position follows the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which fixed January 16, 2027, for presidential and National Assembly elections, and February 6, 2027, for governorship and state assembly polls.

Concern Over Governance Neglect

Despite the elections being about 10 months away, Falana expressed concern that political parties and elected officials have already intensified campaigns, sidelining governance and public service delivery.

In a statement, he noted that governance has been overshadowed by political activities, including defections and early campaign mobilisation.

According to him, the focus on politics rather than governance is contributing to worsening insecurity across Nigeria.

Links Early Campaigning to Rising Insecurity

Falana highlighted the growing cases of kidnapping, killings, and other security challenges across the country.

Nigeria continues to grapple with multiple security threats, including banditry in the North-West, insurgency in the North-East, and rising urban crime, all of which have stretched government capacity and public trust.

Criticism of Misuse of Public Funds

The senior advocate also criticised what he described as the misplacement of priorities by political actors.

He alleged that public funds are being diverted into what he termed “illegal campaigns” instead of being used to address critical sectors such as education.

Falana specifically referenced the N98bn matching grant of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), noting that many states have failed to access the funds due to their inability to provide counterpart financing.

Cites Electoral Act, Urges Enforcement

Citing Section 98(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, Falana emphasised that political campaigns are legally expected to begin 150 days before polling and end 24 hours prior to election day.

He, therefore, called on relevant authorities, including the Nigeria Police Force and security agencies, to enforce compliance with the law.

Experts Warn of Long-Term Impact

Political analysts have also raised concerns that early campaigning could delay critical reforms and governance efforts.

With Nigeria facing significant socio-economic and security challenges, prolonged political distractions may further impact development outcomes ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has raised concerns over the conduct of security operatives during a recent protest against alleged illegal demolitions and forced evictions in the Makoko waterfront area of Lagos State, accusing the police of deploying expired tear gas canisters on demonstrators.

Falana spoke at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, where he visited protesters who sustained injuries during the demonstration organised by activists Hassan Taiwo, popularly known as Soweto, and Dele Frank. The protest was aimed at drawing the attention of the Lagos State government to demolitions affecting waterfront communities.

The demonstration was initially peaceful but later turned chaotic after police operatives reportedly fired tear gas at close range, leading to injuries among protesters. The incident has drawn criticism from human rights organisations and civil society groups.

Reacting to the injuries observed at the hospital, Falana described the police action as unconstitutional and dangerous, stating that the nature of the injuries raised questions about the safety of the tear gas canisters used.

In over four decades of participating in protests across the country, Falana said he had never seen tear gas cause such severe injuries, adding that the effects observed were unusual and alarming.

At LASUTH, a burns and plastic surgery nurse, Adedeji Hassan, briefed Falana on the condition of one of the injured protesters, Kafayat Muftaudeen. He disclosed that Muftaudeen sustained a serious leg injury but was fit to be discharged and would continue treatment through regular wound dressing and weekly hospital visits before undergoing skin grafting.

Falana stressed that the 1999 Constitution guarantees Nigerians the right to peaceful assembly and expression, noting that protest organisers are only required to notify the police, not seek permission. He added that the Police Establishment Act places a duty on the police to provide protection during lawful protests.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State government has defended the demolition of structures in parts of Makoko, stating that the exercise was carried out to protect lives and prevent potential disasters.

Speaking at a joint ministerial press briefing in Alausa, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said many of the wooden buildings affected were erected directly beneath high-tension power lines, posing serious risks to occupants.

Also speaking, the Governor’s Special Adviser on E-GIS and Urban Development, Babatunde Olajide, explained that the demolition formed part of a long-term safety and redevelopment plan. He added that only structures within high-tension corridors were removed and assured that displaced residents would be compensated following ongoing enumeration.

The Lagos State House of Assembly has also summoned leaders and stakeholders from Makoko and adjoining waterfront communities to a meeting following petitions submitted over the demolition and eviction of residents. The engagement is expected to provide a platform for dialogue and resolution.

In a separate reaction, the Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights condemned the alleged use of force against protesters and called for independent investigations into reported killings and demolitions linked to enforcement actions across Lagos State.

The group said peaceful protest remains a constitutional right and urged authorities to pursue justice, compensation, and restoration for affected communities.

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Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has warned that the rule of law is increasingly under threat in Nigeria, citing recent demolitions in Makoko and Oworonsoki areas of Lagos State as troubling examples.

Falana raised the concern on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during the 2025 Annual General Conference of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR). The conference, themed “Advancing and Defending the Rule of Law in Nigeria: Stakeholders’ Tragedy and Way Forward,” brought together civil society leaders, activists, and delegates from across the country.

Speaking through his representative, Malachy Ugwumadu, Falana questioned whether the principles of the rule of law truly operate in Nigeria’s democratic system. He argued that the manner in which the Lagos demolitions were carried out reflects a deeper governance failure, particularly in the protection of vulnerable citizens.

“The question is whether we can boldly say that the rule of law is operational in our country,” Falana said. “If it were, what is happening in Oworonsoki and Makoko in Lagos would not be taking place.”

According to him, thousands of residents have been displaced during demolition exercises, with homes destroyed while occupants, including children, were still inside. He described the situation as a clear violation of basic human rights and due process.

Falana argued that the affected communities largely consist of economically disadvantaged Nigerians, making them easy targets for forceful state actions. He contrasted their treatment with that of residents in more affluent parts of Lagos such as Ikoyi and Ajah.

“The only offence of these people is that they belong to the demographic of weak Nigerians, those who are not financially buoyant,” he said. “Yet, their properties are razed, and their lives disrupted without adequate safeguards.”

The human rights lawyer also expressed concern over the shrinking civic space in Nigeria, particularly the handling of protests and dissent. He noted that activists who challenged the demolitions, including Soweto Hassan and Dele Frank, were allegedly manhandled by security operatives and subsequently charged to court.

According to Falana, such actions discourage lawful protest and erode citizens’ confidence in democratic institutions. He warned that the growing intolerance for dissent mirrors practices associated with military rule rather than civilian democracy.

“Our country appears to be sliding back into a military mentality,” he said. “I do not understand how we have sleep-walked into this situation, where peaceful protest is treated as a crime.”

Falana further accused the government of weaponising existing laws to silence criticism, particularly the Cybercrime Act. He claimed the law is increasingly being used to intimidate journalists and stifle press freedom, rather than protect citizens from genuine cyber threats.

Beyond demolitions and protest suppression, Falana lamented what he described as a widening gap between the rich and the poor. He argued that state policies and enforcement actions are deepening social inequality and weakening already vulnerable communities.

“Our country has always faced challenges, but the current dimension seems to deliberately weaken the poor,” he said. “This only widens the gap between the haves and the have-nots.”

He urged civil society organisations, activists, and human rights defenders not to relent in holding government accountable. According to him, sustained advocacy and collective action remain critical to reversing the erosion of the rule of law.

“We must stand firm and resolute in pursuing the cause we have chosen,” Falana said, calling on stakeholders to remain committed despite increasing pressure.

Also speaking at the conference, the Vice President of the CDHR, Yinka Folarin, acknowledged that defending human rights in Nigeria has become more difficult in recent times. He stressed that democracy cannot thrive without strict adherence to the rule of law.

“Democracy should be premised on the rule of law, and the rule of law must be the cornerstone of any democratic system,” Folarin said. “There is still a lot of work to be done in promoting and respecting human rights in Nigeria.”

The conference ended with renewed calls for stronger institutional safeguards, judicial independence, and greater respect for citizens’ rights, particularly in urban development and security operations. Participants warned that without meaningful reforms, public trust in democratic governance would continue to erode.

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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has condemned the recent demolition of buildings in Oworonshoki, Lagos, describing the action as a violation of the Constitution and a subsisting court order.

Speaking on Arise Television on Friday, Falana said the demolitions, which took place at midnight last Saturday, ignored a restraining order issued by the Lagos State High Court. He noted that the order had been duly served on relevant government agencies before the operation began.

“The court granted an order stopping further demolitions until the matter is heard. By Friday, certified copies were served, yet by Saturday night, bulldozers invaded Oworonshoki,” Falana said.

“When I contacted an official, he told me, ‘We are going to do it, and heaven will not fall.’ That shows total contempt for the rule of law.”

Falana cited Section 43 of the 1999 Constitution, which guarantees every Nigerian the right to own property anywhere in the country, as well as Article 14 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, which upholds similar protections.

He argued that no governor or minister has the authority to order demolitions without a court ruling, stressing that only a competent court or legally constituted tribunal can authorise such actions.

“No executive officer can unilaterally declare a property illegal and demolish it. Due process must be followed,” he said.

The Lagos State Government, however, denied violating any court order. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said the operation targeted illegal structures on drainage channels and road setbacks as part of the state’s urban renewal and flood prevention efforts.

Omotoso maintained that the exercise was aimed at restoring environmental integrity and that the government would not willfully disobey a valid court order.

The demolitions, which affected the Coker and Ojulari communities, occurred hours after the government had promised to compensate displaced residents.

Legal experts have since urged the state to balance its urban development initiatives with citizens’ constitutional rights to property and fair hearing.

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Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has accused the Lagos State Government of demolishing over 100 properties in Oworonsoki despite a valid court order halting the exercise.

Justice Adegboyega Balogun of the Lagos High Court had last Thursday granted an interim injunction restraining the government, its agents, and contractors from further demolitions or creating third-party interests in parts of the Itesiwaju Ajumoni CDA, including Ojileru Street, Ososa Extension, and Toluwalase Street.

Despite the ruling, Falana said the government went ahead with the demolitions, displacing several families. “In flagrant breach of the subsisting order, the defendants mobilised over 50 armed policemen and thugs, who fired teargas through the night to disperse protesters before commencing a fresh demolition,” he stated.

He described the action as a “sad reminder” of the 1986 Supreme Court case Military Governor of Lagos State v. Ojukwu, where the court condemned government defiance of judicial authority even under military rule.

Quoting the late Justice Obaseki, Falana reiterated that no government should resort to self-help when a matter is before a court, saying, “In a nation governed by the rule of law, self-help by force must be abandoned.”

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The judge specifically granted Falana leave to obtain a writ of mandamus compelling the electricity company to provide detailed information regarding its compliance with the commitment to supplying a minimum of 20 hours of uninterrupted power per day to the Band “A” category of customers.

The judge’s decision followed an urgent ex-parte application filed and argued by a lawyer, Tope Alabi, from Falana & Falana Chambers.

The motion was backed by a 14-paragraph affidavit sworn by a legal officer from the NBA Ikeja, Titilayo Omolasho.

The affidavit stated that in April 2024, Ikeja Electric Plc categorised customers into bands – Bands “A,” “B,” “C,” and “D” – and began implementing these categories immediately, along with corresponding high tariffs.

Omolasho also claimed that Falana was placed in Band “A,” which had a financial implication of N225 per kWh, later reduced to N206.80 per kWh on May 6, 2024.

She also argued that since initiating the Band “A” classification and committing to provide 20 hours of uninterrupted power supply per day, Ikeja Electric has failed to deliver this service.

Omolasho further stated in the affidavit that Falana had requested information from the company in a letter dated May 24, 2024, regarding compliance with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) directive to provide 20 hours of electricity to Band “A” customers.

She claimed that the respondent has since failed, refused or neglected to provide the requested detailed information and has given no reason for this refusal till the time of filing this report

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“Instead of addressing the demands of the youths, the federal government and some state governments embarked on a vicious campaign of blackmail and calumny,” Falana said.

He further criticized provocative statements made by top government officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who said, “while you protest, we shall be eating,” and Vice President Kashim Shettima, who labeled the protesters “idiots.”

Falana also condemned the government’s efforts to suppress the protests, including the use of ex parte orders to restrict protest locations and the deployment of thugs to disrupt the demonstrations.

“Recently, Nigerian youths announced their wish to protest against bad governance in the country from August 1-10, 2024. Various organizations independently listed a number of demands and invited the government to react to them. Instead of addressing the demands, the federal government and some state governments embarked on a vicious campaign of blackmail and calumny. Without any scintilla of evidence, the youths were accused of being used by frustrated politicians and other disgruntled elements.

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“In a very provocative manner, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, said, ‘while you protest, we shall be eating.’ On his part, Vice President Kashim Shettima said that the protesters are ‘idiots.’

“However, in a desperate bid to prevent the protests from taking place, the federal government met with selected political, religious, and traditional leaders. The groups assured the federal government that the protests would not be allowed. Some phony groups that were not involved in planning the protests announced that they were withdrawing from the protests. But as the government could not fully rely on such assurances, a number of lumpen elements were hurriedly assembled and mobilized to either disrupt the protests and/or stage counter-protests in support of the government.

“On the eve of the protests, the governments of Lagos and Ogun States, as well as the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, procured ex parte orders from the courts to confine the protesters to designated places. Even though the orders were not served on the organizers of the protests, the youths complied and gathered in the designated centers.

“To the utter embarrassment of the government, the protests were peacefully conducted in many states of the Federation. In the full glare of the media, thugs attacked the unarmed protesters while some overzealous police personnel shot and killed a number of protesters. Journalists have also been harassed and intimidated. We condemn the unprovoked attacks on journalists and peaceful protesters.

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“It is the statutory responsibility of the police to protect protesters against thugs who are the creation of criminal societal neglect. The police should not hide under the guise of attacking thugs to attack peaceful protesters. Other thugs took advantage of such official lawlessness to unleash mayhem in some states. Thus, the official and private thugs engaged in the destruction of public properties and looting of food and other items.

“The police became overwhelmed. Since the members of the anti-protest police squad were not equipped with canisters of teargas, water cannon, and rubber bullets, they shot and killed some unarmed protesters and other members of the public.

“In order to further intimidate the protesters, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has threatened that the military would intervene if the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests continue unabated. However, in a few states, the Commissioners of Police adopted a professional approach and even provided water, and the peaceful protests continued in those states. Some governors have also addressed protesters and acknowledged the peaceful nature of the protests.

“Instead of threatening unarmed protesters, the military authorities should allow the police to continue to discharge its constitutional responsibility. Apart from a few trigger-happy police officers who had shot and killed protesters, the Nigeria Police Force has handled the protests in a professional manner.

“We commiserate with the families of all the patriots that were killed and call on the Federal and State Governments to set up Commissions of Inquiry, which should include representatives of credible human rights organizations and the NBA to investigate the killings with a view to bringing to justice the reckless murderers.

“The family members of the deceased should be adequately compensated by the federal government. The victims of the barbarous killings should be identified and celebrated as heroes and heroines of the struggle for the emancipation of the downtrodden Nigerian people.

“Participation in peaceful protests should never be criminalized in Nigeria.

“It is pertinent to state that the threat of General Musa is illegal and unconstitutional since Nigeria is no longer under a military dictatorship. The threat cannot be justified under section 217 of the Constitution, which provides that the armed forces shall be empowered to suppress insurrection and act in aid of civil authorities, to restore order when called upon to do so by the President, but subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by an Act of the National Assembly.

“In Yusuf V. Obasanjo (2005) 18 NWLR (pt. 956) 96 at 174-175, the Court of Appeal held that: ‘It is up to the Police to protect our nascent democracy and not the Military, otherwise the democracy might be wittingly or unwittingly militarized. This is not what the citizenry bargained for, after wrestling power from the military in 1999. Conscious steps should be taken to civilianize the polity and thereby ensure the survival and substance of democracy.’

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“In the case APC v. PDP & Ors (2015) LPELR-24349(CA), the Court of Appeal held the armed forces can only suppress insurrection and act in aid of civil authorities to restore order when called upon to do so by the President, and even then, the military must be invited by the President, upon fulfilment of specified conditions, prescribed by an Act of the National Assembly. The Court further held that ‘even the President of Nigeria has no powers to call out the Armed Forces and unleash them (Military Officers) on a peaceful citizenry who are exercising their franchise to elect their leaders.’

“Similarly, in Femi Falana SAN v Chief of Army Staff (FHC/L/CS/1939/2019), the plaintiff asked the Federal High Court to stop the Nigerian army from conducting ‘operation positive identification’ exercise which entailed the demand of valid means of identification from Nigerians by military officials across the country. Justice Railwan Aikawa declared the exercise illegal and unconstitutional on the ground that members of the armed forces lack the power to subject civilians to any form of security check outside the North East geopolitical zone where the country is involved in waging a counter-insurgency operation.

“This is not the time for threats by military and civilian public officers. Having terminated the corrupt and murderous military dictatorship in Nigeria in May 1999, Nigerians will resist any violation of their hard-won democratic rights by armed gendarmes. Since the government has recognized the right of Nigerians to take part in protests, the police should be prohibited from resorting to the use of lethal weapons during peaceful protests.

“We congratulate the protesters for drawing the attention of the few politicians who are eating in Abuja to the plight of millions of Nigerians who are hungry. We demand the immediate and unconditional release of all protesters that were arrested and detained while the law should take its course in respect of those who are held as criminal suspects.

“We call on the President to address the demands of the peaceful protesters. So far, the Presidential Speech falls short of even making gestures to the angry on the streets. For instance, the President failed to address the key demand, which is common to all the lists of demands of various organizations and protesters in the street: reversal of the policy of withdrawal of fuel subsidy. If the government gives a firm assurance that it would take the fight against corruption to the doorstep of those involved in the oil subsidy racket and crude oil is processed in government-owned refineries, there will be no basis for fuel subsidy, which is induced by the importation of petroleum products. A positive response to the key demands of the youths could make them review their action positively too.

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“Finally, we wish to draw the attention of the managers of the neocolonial state of Nigeria to the case of Inspector General of Police v All Nigeria Peoples Party (2008) 12 WRN 65 where the Court of Appeal held:

“‘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 trend recognized and deeply entrenched in the system of governance in civilized countries. It will not only be primitive but also retrogressive if Nigeria continues to require a pass to hold a rally. 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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