Families of military officers detained over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu have called for greater transparency in the ongoing legal proceedings, demanding that the court martial be opened to the public.
The relatives are also seeking access for international human rights observers and independent medical professionals to assess the welfare of the detained officers.
Their demands were made during an interaction with journalists in Abuja, where family members described the past several months as a period of uncertainty, hardship and emotional distress.
Families Seek Transparency
According to the relatives, making the proceedings public would strengthen confidence in the judicial process and ensure that justice is not only done but seen to be done.
They argued that allowing independent observers and medical personnel access to the detainees would help address concerns about their welfare and treatment while in custody.
The families insist that transparency is necessary given the seriousness of the allegations and the public interest surrounding the case.
More Than Six Months in Detention
The officers have reportedly been in detention for more than six months following their arrest over allegations of involvement in a plot to overthrow the government.
While civilian suspects linked to the case are currently being tried in open proceedings before a Federal High Court, the military officers are facing a General Court Martial conducted behind closed doors.
