Agba Jalingo and Lanre Arogundade's discuss Freedom of Speech on Arise TV Morning Show

In spite of the Section 39(1) of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria which guarantees freedom of expression as a fundamental right, journalists in Nigeria still finds it somehow difficult to express their views by asking people in authority salient and pertinent questions which bothers on leadership, equity, accountability and transparency.
Recently, the Publisher of Cross River Watch, Agba Jalingo, was finally released from detention after perfecting his bail condition earlier in the week. Jalingo, was first arrested by the police in August 2019 on the orders of the Ben Ayade-led Cross River State Government.
He was subsequently arraigned for treason and attempting to overthrow the state government due to highly critical articles he published, where he stated that he raised questions on the whereabouts of N500m meant for the establishment of Cross River Microfinance Bank. Due to his long detention, Amnesty International declared the activist, "a prisoner of conscience".
However, the court, which had earlier rejected his bail applications, subsequently granted him bail.
Joining us now is Lanre Arogundade - Director - International Press Centre, a seasoned journalists and author. He will be joined by Agba Jalingo, journalist and publisher, Cross River Watch. Together, we will be looking at Freedom of Speech in Nigeria.

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