CDHR Condemns Attack On Lawyer Allegedly Supervised By Osun Speaker, Egbedun

The Committee for the Defense of Human Rights, CDHR, has condemned the attack on Osun-based lawyer, Barrister Muideen Adesina Yusuff, allegedly supervised by the Osun state House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun.

Blaze Newz gathered that the lawyer alongside a court bailiff yesterday were reportedly beaten by security personnel attached to the speaker while carrying out court order in Osogbo.

Condemning the incident, CDHR Osun chapter Chairman, Comrade Olowu Emmanuel in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday, said the act was not only grave insult to the judiciary but also represents a blatant violation of Barrister Adeshina’s fundamental Right to Life and Right to dignity of Human person which contravene Chapter 4 Section 33 Sub Section 1 &2 of the Nigerian Constitution.

The statement reads in part “It should be noted that Barrister Yusuf narrated the ordeal by stating that he was assaulted while he was carrying out his lawful duty to execute a court judgment for the occupant of the land to vacate the premises.

“In line with the mandate of our organization to defend the fundamental rights of the Nigerian people, we are using this medium to express our steadfastness to challenge and oppose all actions that undermine the human rights of any Nigerian citizen, the rule of law, and the Nigerian justice System.

“The action of Mr. Speaker and his aids which resulted in the brutal treatment of a lawyer and a Bailiff of Court who was engaged in their lawful professional duties stands as a stark affront to the fundamental right,  principles of justice, and the rule of law that underpin our democratic society which we are set to lean our support with the victim.

“Moreover, it is pertinent to note that one of our CDHR personnel previously experienced a similar form of mistreatment within the Speaker’s office on the 19th of December 2023 which indicates that the act of assaulting a person’s dignity is a norm to the Mr speaker and his aids

“We are therefore resolved to support any legal actions related to this matter, while we shall submit a letter to the Commissioner of Police and the Director of Security service on Monday to demand justice for Barrister Yusuf.”

Olowu also called any residents of the state who have been harassed by the speaker to show up saying Osun CDHR is resolved to set justice for them.

“We call upon any persons or groups who have been victims of harassment by the speaker and his aides to signify that we are set to seek justice for all individuals whose Fundamental rights have been infringed upon by the speaker and his aids.”