Despite his government's repeated disobedience for court orders, President Muhammadu Buhari Friday pledged respect for the rule of law and press freedom.
and has since repeatedly disobeyed court orders for the reinstatement of some of them.
Another journalist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, was arrested last year by the State Security Service for allegedly inciting the public against the government. Even after he was granted bail by two different judges, the government still held on to him for weeks. He was later released on bail following local and international outcry including by U.S. lawmakers. His trial is ongoing.
“The National Assembly has been an important partner in our quest to sustain our democracy and achieve our development objectives. I therefore greatly thank the leadership and members of the Senate and the House of Representatives for their invaluable support at all times.”
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