CSOs Urge SERAP to Appeal Court Ruling, Warn Against Stoking Tensions
Several Civil Society Organisations have called on the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project to respect the appellate process and avoid inflaming public debate after a recent FCT High Court judgment. At a media briefing in Abuja, CSO leaders recalled the May 5, 2026 ruling by Justice Yusuf Halilu, which found certain publications linked to a September 2024 incident at SERAP’s office defamatory. The court awarded damages, ordered public apologies, and imposed post-judgment interest. The groups warned that continued public statements rejecting the decision could erode confidence in the judiciary and deepen political divisions. They concluded their message with a peaceful rally at Eagle Square, urging SERAP to file an appeal rather than fuel tensions.
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