Today in history years Ago Chief Patrick Eholor alongside the legal representative of One Love Foundation, Barr. Ihensekhien esq secured ECOWAS Judgement against the FG famous #Twitter ban in 2021.
Patrick Eholor, a Nigerian activist and Founder of One Love Foundation, sued the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN) at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice over the Twitter ban imposed by the Nigerian government in June 2021.
Eholor argued that the ban violated his right to freedom of expression and access to information, among other rights. The ECOWAS Court ruled in favor of Eholor, declaring the Twitter ban unlawful and ordering the Nigerian government to pay damages and legal fees. This landmark ruling sets a precedent for the protection of digital rights and freedom of expression in the region.