The Nation
Human rights lawyer and activist Inibehe Effiong on Friday morning regained freedom after spending exactly one month at the Uyo Correctional facility in Akwa Ibom State.
He was received by a crowd of friends, admirers and activists who mobilised to give him a heroic welcome home.
Effiong was sentenced to one month in prison on July 27, 2022 by Akwa Ibom Chief Judge Justice Ekaette Obot for contempt of court.
He is the lead counsel the libel suit instituted by Governor Udom Emmanuel and Senator Effiong Bob, against Mr Leo Ekpenyong which was on its last day for prosecution.
Effiong is the defense counsel to Leo Ekpenyong in a libel suit suits Nos HU/279/2019 and HU/273/2019 respectively.
Speaking while addressing the cheering crowd at Willington Bassey Way Uyo, Inihehe Effiong expressed appreciation to God for making the day possible, adding that history will always vindicate the just…
