Tuesday 5 November 2013

Enugu first lady is still under house arrest Clara Chime

She has decided to hire Falana to secure her release - Sahara Reporters
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has asked the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. MD Abubakar, to ensure the immediate release from unlawful detention of Mrs. Clara Chime, the First Lady of Enugu State who is being held hostage at Government House Enugu by Governor Sullivan Chime, or be dragged to court. 
    In a letter dated November 1, 2013, Mr. Falana, representing Mrs. Chime, pointed out that his client has been kept incommunicado in solitary confinement for over four months on the directives of Governor Chime.
"Imprisoned" Enugu First Lady, Clara Chime, hires Falana to secure her release
“Thus our client’s fundamental rights to the dignity of her person, personal liberty, fair hearing, private and family life
 and freedom of movement guaranteed by the Constitution and the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 have been violated without any legal justification,” it said


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