JUST IN: Nigeria’s FHC Upholds Protesters’ Rights, Rejects Bid To Halt #Endbadgovernanceinnigeria Movement
JUST IN: Nigeria's FHC Upholds Protesters' Rights, Rejects Bid To Halt #Endbadgovernanceinnigeria Movement By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos In a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court (FHC) has rejected a motion seeking to halt the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests, affirming the constitutional right to peaceful assembly and free speech. The court's decision, delivered by Justice Peter Lifu on Monday, August 12, 2024, has emboldened protesters who have been demanding improved economic conditions, reduced fuel prices, enhanced human rights, and greater government accountability. The rejected motion, filed by 16 Nigerians, including Danladi Goje, Buky Abayomi, and Adiza Abbo, sought to enforce their fundamental…