The International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, has rebutted a statement credited to it by a national daily (not Vanguard): ‘RIVERS LAWYERS KICK OVER WIKE’S ALLEGED PLAN TO IMPOSE CJ’ dated March 23.
FIDA made the rebuttal in a statement made available to Vanguard and signed by Rhoda Prevail Tyoden, National President, and Eliana Martins, National Publicity Secretary.
The group said: “One Okoroafor asserted that a group under the aegis of FIDA asked Governor Wike not to approve the recommendation and appointment of Justice Simeon Amadi as Chief Judge.
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“We categorically state that FIDA did not at any time release such a statement, neither did we authorise any of our officers both at the national and branch levels to issue such a statement.
“We, therefore, disassociate ourselves with this press release. FIDA undertakes due diligence in airing her views and always prefers the option of dialogue before the release of a press statement.
“We, therefore, appeal to the public and all persons mentioned in the press release to note this rebuttal.”
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