EMEKA UGWUONYE: OUTCOME OF COURT TODAY.

Very simple! The court did not sit.

That is the simple way lawyers describe what happened. But in a more transparent manner of speaking, the judge who fixed today for trial, failed to show up. She found something more important than the liberty of those whose freedom depend on a timely conclusion of the trial.

Today, it affected Emeka Ugwuonye, but all this while, it has been affecting thousands of Nigerians. DPA recognized this problem and had been aiming to tackle it as a cultural and structural problem, facing Nigeria. Like other things that have happened since his unlawful arrest and detention, Emeka experiences the problems he had suspected existed in the administration of justice in Nigeria. That experience increases our resolve to seek reforms and changes in the system.

Our members met him in court today and we talked about this. He was not disappointed. He said that he knew these things happen and was well prepared for them. We also spoke to the lawyers who strongly believe he will be out on bail soon.

The Founder sent his regards to all of you.