Court Expands Restriction Order For Abuja Protesters To National Stadium

Court Expands Restriction Order For Abuja Protesters To National Stadium

Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has extended the restriction order for participants in the hunger protest against the federal government to the MKO Abiola Stadium, also known as the National Stadium…… CONTINUE READING 

The extension was granted on Tuesday following a request by Ogwu James Onoja SAN, representing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

None of the eleven defendants appeared in court or were represented by legal counsel. The FCT Minister’s lawyer highlighted a statement from Damilare Adenola, which suggested the nationwide protests might extend beyond the initial 10 days.

Onoja SAN argued that in the absence of the defendants and with their future actions uncertain, extending the restriction order was necessary to maintain peace in the FCT.

Justice Oriji granted the extension, affirming that the original order from July 31 remains in effect. The judge set August 22 for the hearing of the motion on notice.

Previously, on July 31, Chief Onoja SAN had secured an interim injunction restraining the protest leaders from assembling or marching on roads, streets, offices, or public premises in the FCT from August 1 to August 10, pending further court review. The injunction also directed security agencies to prevent such gatherings during this period.

While the federal government does not oppose the protest, the FCT Minister cited intelligence and security reports suggesting that some protest leaders intended to use the demonstration to cause disruptions, damage public facilities, and block roadways.

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