A former prosecutor, Mr Nkereuwem Abraham, has called for the speedy prosecution of Prof. Cyril Ndifon, suspended Dean, Faculty of Law University of Calabar , accused of sexual harassment.
Abraham, a former prosecutor with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , in an interview with NAN in Lagos on Thursday, said that if a prima facie case was established against the don, he should be prosecuted.Abraham said that a charge against a defendant, without consequent arraignment and trial, is not sufficient in line with constitutional provisions.
“I urge the ICPC to as a matter of urgency, arraign former dean of the faculty of law University of Calabar,” he saidAbraham noted that it is unlawful for any suspect to be kept in custody beyond reasonable time, without arraignment in a court of competent jurisdiction. “The sooner the trial of the defendant commences, the better and more commendable it is for the judiciary and the rule of law.