Justice For Africans: The CLAP Foundation Launches Legal Aid For The Poor.
By Segun Omo Ojikutu
A new beacon of hope has emerged for underprivileged Africans battling injustice, as the Clementina Legal Aid Philanthropy Foundation — better known as CLAP — officially begins operations.
Founded by the Modupe family from Remoland, Ogun State, and now based in the United Kingdom, the foundation is a heartfelt tribute to the late Mrs. Clementina Daley (née Modupe) — a revered community leader, businesswoman, and humanitarian celebrated for her compassion, fairness, and resilience.
The CLAP’s mission is bold and urgent: to offer free or heavily subsidised legal services to the most vulnerable — including those wrongfully detained, denied fair representation, or languishing in custody due to inability to meet bail conditions.
In its maiden statement, the organisation lamented the widespread injustice plaguing the continent:
“We have all heard of wrongful arrests, incompetent investigations, wrongful convictions, and delayed trials — particularly when they affect the poor, the unconnected, and the voiceless. CLAP exists to bridge the gap where government institutions fail, whether due to underfunding, incompetence, corruption, geographical barriers, or lack of public awareness.”
Established as a non-profit, the foundation aims to restore justice and dignity to Africa’s less privileged. It will work with local communities, legal experts, and international partners to ensure that poverty is never a barrier to fair legal representation.
The inspiration behind CLAP is deeply personal. Mrs. Daley — fondly remembered as the Iyaloja (Market Leader) of London’s famous East Street Market — lived a life defined by generosity and moral courage. The foundation vows to carry forward her values in every case it undertakes.
For countless Africans trapped in cycles of injustice, CLAP’s launch signals not just legal support, but a renewed promise of freedom, fairness, and dignity.
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