Why I didn’t appear before Oputa panel – Abacha’s Frank Omenka

Frank Omenka, a former aide to late dictator Sani Abacha, recently gave a virtual interview where he explained his absence before the Oputa Panel, a tribunal set up to investigate human rights violations during the Abacha regime. Omenka, who also denied allegations of raping a teenager, claimed he didn't appear due to a lack of clear directives from the panel. This sheds light on the complexities and potential failures in the oversight mechanisms established to address abuses from Nigeria's past military regimes. The interview is significant as it highlights the ongoing challenges in achieving justice and accountability for historical crimes.