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RESIDENT DOCTORS MARCH FOR JUSTICE: CALLING FOR THE RELEASE OF DR. GANIYAT POPOOLA



The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (ARD-UCTH) took to the streets today in a peaceful Freedom Walk, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of their colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, who has been unjustly incarcerated.


The march, which was organized in line with the mandate of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors' ENEC meeting held on August 11, 2024, saw the President of ARD-UCTH, Dr. Edim Egor, emphasizing the need for Dr. Ganiyat's timely release to her family. He stressed the importance of solidarity among members and standing together against injustice and insecurity.


Past leaders and members of the association showed strong support for the peace march, demonstrating their commitment to Dr. Ganiyat's freedom. However, a stern warning was issued to defaulters, who would be required to pay a fine of N20,000.


The Freedom Walk was a demonstration of the association's unwavering dedication to their colleague and their unrelenting pursuit of justice. As they marched, they carried a united message: "Freedom cometh by struggle," "Amity for Dr. Ganiyat" - a call for peace, freedom, and the immediate release of their beloved colleague.


August 16, 2024, will be remembered as a day of solidarity and resistance against injustice, as the ARD-UCTH stood strong in their quest for Dr. Ganiyat's freedom.


*Quote from Dr. Edim Egor, President of ARD-UCTH:*


"We will not rest until our colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, is released. We demand justice and an end to her unjust incarceration. We stand together, united in our pursuit of freedom and peace."


*Quote from Ogar Emmanuel Idoko, General Secretary, ARD-UCTH:*


"Today, we march for justice, for freedom, and for our colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola. We will not be silenced, and we will not be deterred. We demand her immediate release."


The ARD-UCTH remains committed to fighting for Dr. Ganiyat's freedom and will continue to take action until she is released.

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