Nigeria, Jan. 20 -- Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has given a legal perspective to the pending case brought by filmmaker and politician, Don Pedro Obaseki, against those who allegedly assaulted him.

On Sunday, Mr Obaseki, who was stripped and paraded last December by some youths in Edo State, announced that he will be seeking redress through the courts.

In a statement, the businessman and film director said that his decision to sue was taken after extensive consultations with his wife and children, members of the Obaseki family and clan, senior legal advisers and respected elders.

He noted that the move was driven, not by revenge or political motives, but by the need for accountability, deterrence and the protection of human dignit...