Nigerian on Death Row in Indonesia Regains Freedom After Supreme Court Appeal
- Emma Ihejirika, a Nigerian on death row in Indonesia for drug charges, has been freed after a successful appeal at the Supreme Court
- The legal victory was achieved thanks to the pro bono efforts of Barrister Emmanuel Isha Ogebe, a Nigerian lawyer based in Washington DC
- This case shows the power of international legal collaboration and the dedication of human rights advocates
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In a remarkable turn of events, Emma Ihejirika, a Nigerian national who had been on death row in Indonesia for drug-related charges, has been freed.
The news was shared by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission Chairman, on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Source: Twitter
"A Nigerian, Emma Ihejirika, on death row for drugs in Indonesia has been FREED. A big thanks to Barrister Emmanuel Isha Ogebe, a Nigerian lawyer based in Washington DC, USA, who, after our visit to Indonesian prison, took up the case pro bono and won at the Supreme Court," Dabiri-Erewa wrote.
Supreme court victory frees Nigerian on death row
The case took a significant turn when Barrister Emmanuel Isha Ogebe, a Nigerian lawyer practicing in Washington DC, decided to take up Ihejirika's case pro bono.
Following a visit to the Indonesian prison, Ogebe's legal expertise and dedication led to a successful appeal at the Supreme Court, resulting in Ihejirika's release.
This development marks a significant victory for human rights advocates and highlights the impact of international legal collaboration.
The efforts of Barrister Ogebe and the support from Nigerian officials have been pivotal in securing Ihejirika's freedom.
Nigerian regains freedom after 14 years in prison
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a Nigerian man's joy knew no bounds following his freedom after spending 14 years behind bars.
The excited man did a velfie as he celebrated becoming free and appreciated the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who he claimed made it possible. He urged his fans to celebrate with him and marvelled that he does not know his way around Lagos anymore due to the many changes over the years.
Taking Oshodi 'Under Bridge' for example, he gushed over how it looked in the present day, saying he used to sleep there before.
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Source: Legit.ng
