The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a request for an interim injunction seeking to stop the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. On Monday, August 12, 2024, Justice Peter Lifu ruled against the ex parte motion, marked FHC/ABS/CS/1149/2024, which aimed to restrain protesters from continuing their demonstrations.
The motion was filed by some Nigerians who claimed that the protests threatened their fundamental rights, including the right to life, personal liberty, and economic development.
However, the judge found that the application lacked the necessary supporting affidavits and criticized the rush in filing the ex parte motion. As a result, the request for an interim injunction was denied.
Over the past 10 days, protesters have been actively demonstrating in Abuja and other major cities across Nigeria, demanding the reinstatement of fuel subsidies and a reduction in electricity tariffs, among other issues. The protest organizers have vowed to escalate their actions if their demands are not met, with plans for a larger, nationwide march in the coming weeks.
Thousands of protesters flooded the major streets of Yola on Saturday, urging President Bola Tinubu to address the socio-economic challenges facing the nation.
