Rights activist commits to representing poor Nigerians in court without payment

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Rights activist commits to representing poor Nigerians in court without payment

“I will use the knowledge and instrument of the law to advocate for the downtrodden, the oppressed and all those who are unable to speak out or defend themselves,” Mr Adeyanju said.

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