The Federal High Court in Abuja, led by Justice Emeka Nwite, recently granted a bail variation for five #EndBadGovernance protesters. Initially, the bail amount of N10 million each was reduced to N5 million to alleviate the stringent conditions. Some protesters had struggled to find a surety with property in Abuja as required.
Following an appeal by their lawyers, the court reduced the bail sum to N25 million total for the five protesters. The new conditions require N5 million bail each with a surety who must be a close relative residing within the jurisdiction.
The ten defendants face charges of treason, conspiracy to commit a felony, inciting mutiny, and attempting to destabilize Nigeria. They are accused of various offenses, including trying to force entry into the seat of power and damaging public property.
In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CR/454/2024, the defendants plead not guilty to the charges brought against them by the Inspector General of Police.