BREAKING: Court Remands #EndBadGovernance Protesters in Prison, Gives Reason

• The Federal High Court, Abuja division, has remanded #EndBadGovernance protesters in prison
• The judge, on Monday, ordered that ten protesters be remanded in the Kuje prison and also fixed September 11 for trial and ruling on the bail application by the protesters
• This followed the arraignment of the protesters for alleged treason, mutiny and intent to destabilise Nigeria

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

FCT, Abuja - Some of the #EndBadGovernance protesters have been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre after being charged with treason.

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja ordered their remand pending the hearing and ruling on their bail application slated for September 11, 2024.

The judge, on Monday, remanded nine male protesters in the Kuje prison while a female protester was remanded in Suleja, Channels TV reported.

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The Judge fixed the date on Monday after they pleaded not guilty to the six-count charge, bordering on terrorism slammed against them by the federal government, The Punch reported.

Also, the court fixed September 11 for trial and ruling on bail application by the protesters, The Nigerian Tribune reported.

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Zamfara, Kano governors accused of sponsoring protests

In a related development, Legit.ng reported that an independent report has indicted Governors Dauda Lawal and Abba Kabir Yusuf of Zamfara and Kano states as major sponsors of the recently held nationwide protests.

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The report condemned the roles played by the two governors in escalating the protests into violent and destructive actions.

The report, released by the Independent Coalition for Democratic Governance in Nigeria led by its convener, Dr Ben Omale Amodu, reveals a disturbing pattern of political thuggery and exploitation of public unrest for personal gain.

Source: Legit.ng