A non-profit organisation, the Clementina Legal Aid Philanthropy Foundation (CLAP), has been launched to provide free or subsidised legal aid for vulnerable Nigerians and Africans in need of justice.

The foundation, established by the Modupe family of Remoland, Ogun State, and based in the United Kingdom, was created in memory of the late Mrs Clementina Daley (née Modupe), a respected community leader, businesswoman, and Iyaloja (Market Leader) of London’s East Street Market.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ayo Modupe, said the foundation’s mission is to assist those who are wrongfully detained, denied fair representation, or unable to meet bail conditions due to financial hardship.

“We have all heard of numerous cases of wrongful arrests, incompetent investigations, wrongful convictions, and delayed justice, especially when it affects the most vulnerable, less connected, and less well-off members of society across the African continent,” he said.

Modupe added that CLAP would bridge gaps left by government institutions, which are often hampered by inadequate funding, incompetence, corruption, geographical limitations, or poor public awareness.He stressed that the foundation would uphold the values of compassion, fairness, and morality embodied by Mrs Daley during her lifetime.

The foundation expects support from local communities, legal practitioners, and international partners to drive its mission of promoting justice and equality across Africa.