Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to vacate the ex-parte order it made restricting national protest to Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.

Justice Sylvanus Oriji had on July 31, confined the protesters to the National Stadium to prevent a breakdown of law and order, as well as the destruction of lives and property in the nation’s capital, during the protest, an order which was extended on August 13, 2024.

Challenging the order, Omoyele Sowore, Damilare Adenola, Adama Ukpabi for “Takeitbackmovement” and Tosin Harsogba of Active Citizen Group argued that the court made the order without jurisdiction and in violation of the applicants’ fundamental rights.

The activists through their counsel, Inibehe Effiong, said the ex-parte order is a nullity and should be set aside. In asking the court to set aside the ex-parte order, Effiong argued that the interim injunctive orders granted by the court are unconstitutional and ultra vires.

Culled From Guardian