BREAKING: Court strikes out treason case against 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

A Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Tuesday, November 5, struck out the suit against 119 protesters charged over the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest.

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).

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.

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FG's Counsel speaks on #EndBadGovernance protesters

Earlier, Legit.ng 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

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Source: Legit.ng