Human rights lawyer and Principal Counsel at Jiti Ogunye Chambers, Jiti Ogunye, has urged the Federal Government to pursue justice for Nigerians affected by xenophobic attacks through South Africa’s legal and constitutional system rather than relying solely on diplomatic engagements.
Ogunye called on the government to strengthen the Nigerian High Commission in South Africa and establish a panel of lawyers and other experts, both in Nigeria and abroad, to challenge the alleged human rights violations through South Africa’s courts.
According to him, the legal challenge should address the threatened confiscation of property belonging to Nigerians, examine the legality of actions taken against them, and seek redress for alleged human rights abuses suffered by Nigerian nationals.
He argued that pursuing justice through South Africa’s judicial system would not only protect the rights of affected Nigerians but also reinforce the rule of law and ensure accountability.
