Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu ordered the release of the #EndBadGovernance protesters on humanitarian grounds.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu ordered the release of the detained #EndBadGovernance protesters on humanitarian grounds.Earlier today, Obiora Egwuatu, the presiding judge of a federal high court in Abuja,against 119 protesters charged over the protest, following an application by M.D. Abubakar, counsel to the attorney-general of the federation .
“Regarding this evidence, the president, as the father of the nation, has decided to give these young men another chance at becoming responsible citizens who will make a positive impact in a drive for a better Nigeria. “I will urge you; I will advise you; you are our children to use the opportunity of the president’s magnanimous gesture in ensuring that you overcome and become responsible citizens who will contribute to the growth of society.”
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