Ibom Air: Comfort Emmanson's Lawyer Shares How She Looked When They Brought Her to Lagos Court
- Barrister Adefunke Adewale, one of Comfort Emmanson's lawyers, has opened up about her client's current condition
- While speaking on who decides what happens next regarding the incident involving her client and Ibom Air, the legal practitioner described how Comfort looked in court
- She wondered if Ibom Air would have treated Comfort the way they did if she were the child of a senator, minister or the president
A women's rights advocate, Barrister Adefunke Adewale, who was one of the lawyers that represented Comfort Emmanson, has said her client is in good condition.
Comfort went viral following her physical altercation with crew members of Ibom Air, which was caught on video and shared on social media.
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Comfort Emmanson's lawyer recounts day in court
She was later released after she was hurriedly charged in court and remanded in the Kirikiri Correctional Centre.
Speaking with BBC News Pidgin, Adefunke recounted that Comfort looked exhausted when she was brought to court and just wanted to return home.
"When they brought her in court that day, she was looking exhausted. She just wanted to go home and rest."
"Comfort is okay. She is doing well. She is in good condition."
Comfort Emmanson's barrister speaks on what's next
According to the barrister who took the case pro bono, Comfort would decide what is next regarding the incident with Ibom Air, as she is an adult.
"If Comfort still chooses to press further civil charges for compensation, she would carry us along. The incident happened on Sunday, on Monday, she was hurriedly charged to court and remanded in Kirikiri and this pained me," the barrister said.
She frowned at how Comfort was handled, wondering if Ibom Air would have treated her the same way if she were a minister or president's child or senator's child.
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Comfort Emmanson's lawyer's statement stirs reactions
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to what Comfort Emmanson's lawyer said below:
Okaramia Clara said:
"Let the girl just forget about everything that happened, it's all over the people all over have fought for you and you are loved by many people, thanks and remain blessed."
Amingo Light said:
"What happened to other adults that has been victims of different circumstances.
"I have many cases you can intervene."
Licia Tony said:
"Thank you Barr. the ball is in her court. I prefer she sue or reach an agreement to settle her no matter how small.
"For the rest of you who don't know, Ms Comfort Emmanson is not paying. Is free of charge. It's called Pro bono."
Enete Ogeuchenna-Ejim said:
"Let her just forget everything because many people are involved in it and well meaning Nigerians supported her."
EdwardBlessed Joseph said:
"They want to plunge that girl into trouble. Lawyer abeg rest.
"Na now you wan show yourself."
Simon Darlington Don said:
"The lawyer dey find her feeding money, na so den dey put people for court stress and by end of the day Making money from it."
Favour Osila Ejire said:
"Thank you so much barrister for helping Comfort, God bless you Amen."
Ibom Air: Comfort Emmanson's lawyer spills details
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the lawyer of Comfort Emmanson had narrated what transpired on the day her client had a physical altercation with an Ibom Air hostess.
The barrister stated that when it was time to disembark from the plane, the passengers were leaving according to their role, and when it was Comfort’s time to leave, the air hostess blocked her. In her words:
“She was pushed aside for other passengers to pass. Other passengers were wondering why she was still in the aircraft. The woman blocked her way. She vehemently refused Comfort from disembarking from the flight. That was what escalated the matter.”
Source: Legit.ng
