Justice For Protesters: Falana Calls On Govt To Dismiss Charges Against #EndBadGovernance Advocates

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has urged the Federal Government to dismiss charges against 101 #EndBadGovernance protesters. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to release minors detained and prosecuted for allegedly participating in the #EndBadGovernance protests...CONTINUE READING…

In a statement, Falana argued that releasing only the minors is insufficient and that the charges against all remaining protesters should be withdrawn.

The statement read in part, “Following President Tinubu’s directive to drop treason charges against malnourished children, it is anticipated that the Attorney-General, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi SAN, will formally discontinue the baseless charges by filing a nolle prosequi application at the Federal High Court.

“The Attorney-General should also dismiss charges against the remaining 101 protesters, as there is no evidence to support allegations of treason tied to the #EndBadGovernance protests held across several states last August.

“However, in a bid to support these grave treason charges, which include 130 defendants and 29 minors, the Police Prosecutor aimed to present 76 Russian flags, two fire extinguishers, two prepaid meters, and other documents as evidence in court.”

Last Friday, police arraigned 72 minors in Federal High Court, Abuja, for their involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protests, sparking widespread criticism of the government’s actions.