NBA Bwari Law Week 2025: Legal Minds to Debate Criminal Defamation and Freedom of Expression
Abuja, Nigeria – May 6, 2025
The Nigerian Bar Association, Bwari Branch (Cradle Bar), is set to kick off its highly anticipated 2025 Law Week with a compelling panel session that addresses one of the most debated legal and constitutional issues of the day — the balance between criminal defamation and freedom of expression.
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Scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2025, the Day 1 session titled “Criminal Defamation vs. Freedom of Expression: Striking a Balance” will begin at 11:00 AM at the Gadis Event Centre, located along Bwari Road, opposite Government Girls Secondary School, Dutse, Abuja.
The event promises an engaging discussion featuring a distinguished panel of legal experts, rights advocates, and public commentators. Confirmed speakers include:
- Aare Muyiwa Akinboro, SAN
- Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN
- Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN
- Deji Adeyanju, Esq.
- Adaeze Anah
- Yusuf Usman, Esq.
- Mr. Freedom Atsepoyi (popularly known as Mr. Jollof)
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With Nigeria’s civic space witnessing increasing legal actions tied to online expression and media commentary, this session aims to explore the fine line between protecting reputations and upholding the right to free speech as enshrined in the Constitution.
The Cradle Bar urges lawyers, journalists, activists, students, and the general public to take advantage of this rare opportunity to learn from some of the country’s foremost legal minds and engage in meaningful dialogue on the legal and moral frameworks surrounding expression in modern society.
Participants will also benefit from valuable networking opportunities and contribute to shaping the evolving legal landscape on civil liberties and digital speech in Nigeria.
Attendance is open and free.
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