A Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Tuesday, November 5, struck out the suit against 119 protesters charged with alleged treason, for participating in the August nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Legit recalls that defendants, who are mostly minors were arraigned in the Federal High Court Abuja on Friday, November 1, for participating in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protesters against hunger and economic hardship.
The protesters, mostly minors were charged with alleged treason and conspiracy to destabilize Nigeria. This development sparked a fresh debate in the polity as one of them fainted before the commencement of the trial.
But on Tuesday, Obiora Egwuatu, the presiding judge, struck out the case following an application by M.D Abubakar, counsel to the attorney-general of the federation (AGF).
As reported by The Cable, Abubakar had applied to take over and discontinue the suit.
At the session on Tuesday, Abubakar prayed the court to allow the AGF take over the charge.
Vanguard confirmed the development in its publication on Tuesday.
FG’s Counsel speaks on #EndBadGovernance protesters
Earlier, Legit reported that the counsel to the federal government, Rimazonte Ezekiel, said the #Endbadgovernance Protesters arraigned in court are not minors.
Ezekiel said the #Endbadgovernance Protesters are all adults, who are married and some are university graduates.
Legit.ng reports that the protesters, mostly minors were charged with alleged treason and conspiracy to destabilize Nigeria.