A Benue State High Court in Makurdi, presided over by Justice Theresa Igoche, has fixed July 8 to hear the suit challenging the public order law in Benue State.
A Human Rights crusader, Mr Adebayo Ogorry, had dragged the Benue State Government and its agents to court, arguing that the law severely infringes on fundamental rights of citizens.
recalled that Governor Hyacinth Alia had in February signed the Executive Order banning public gatherings and holding of all forms of events, including wakes, ceremonies and religious occasions beyond the hour of 10:00 pm, as well as prohibition of several other activities.
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