#64 - Clement Nwankwo: | Nigerian Civil Liberties Series - #4 | Frontline of Freedom

"The Offside Musings Podcast" Okey Ndibe with Emeka Onyeagwa

Clement Nwankwo, the executive director of Policy and Legal Advocacy Center, discusses his involvement in the civil liberties movement in Nigeria. He shares the founding story of the Civil Liberties Organization (CLO) and the challenges faced during military regimes. Clement also reflects on his motivation for diving into the struggle for civil liberties and the strategies adopted by the CLO. He highlights the establishment of Itaoko Island prison and the role of the media in the civil liberties movement. Throughout the conversation, he mentions breakthrough, satisfying, challenging, and unexpected cases that the CLO worked on. The conversation concludes with expressions of gratitude and appreciation for the insights shared by the guest.

Timestamps:

00:00: Introduction of Clement Nwankwo

03:54: Founding of the Civil Liberties Organization (CLO)

13:19: Challenges faced during military regimes

20:27: Motivation for diving into the struggle for civil liberties

28:46: Strategies adopted by the CLO

39:27: Establishment of Itaoko Island prison

43:31: Breakthrough, satisfying, challenging, and unexpected cases

44:00: Role of media in the civil liberties movement

01:30:56: Conclusion and Appreciation

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