Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to ten #EndBadGovernance protesters, who were detained on serious charges, including treason. Each protester has been granted bail set at ₦10 million, with the additional requirement of one surety in the same amount.
In his ruling, Justice Nwite underscored the principle of presumption of innocence, affirming that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. He acknowledged the arguments from the defense counsel, particularly Abubakar Marshall, representing the 1st, 2nd, and 4th defendants.
Despite the gravity of the charges, which include allegations of attempting to overthrow President Tinubu, Justice Nwite decided to grant bail, stating, “I have carefully considered the submissions from both sides. I hereby grant the defendants bail notwithstanding the crime.”
The bail conditions include a sum of ₦10 million each and one surety in a similar amount. Further details will follow.
