BREAKING: Rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong regains freedom after 30-day imprisonment

Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has regained his freedom following a 30-day imprisonment for alleged contempt of court.

Effiong was freed from the Uyo prison in Akwa Ibom on Friday morning.

In a live session on social media, Effiong was seen walking with supporters chanting “Freedom cometh by struggle.”

Effiong said: “For me, as I’ve always said, history will vindicate the just. Well, I’ve just finished my one-month appointment with destiny.

“I came to the custodial centre to follow the path of my ancestors and those who sacrificed their comfort in order to defend their conviction.

“I consider it an honour to be incarcerated for standing by the truth. I thank the Olumide Akpata-led administration and other lawyers who fought to vindicate me.”