64th Independence: Ogun court restricts protesters to MKO Abiola Stadium, others

A High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has restricted members of the #FearlessInOctober protest groups in the state to the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Gateway International Stadium in Sagamu, the Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, and Ansar-Ud-Deen Comprehensive High School in the Ota part of the state.

The court presided over by Tajudeen Okunsokan, gave the order on Monday, following an application brought by the State Attorney-General in suit no. AB/667/2024, with Messrs. Afolabi Adeboye, Ifemosu Michael, and Lekan Soneye (for themselves and members of the #FearlessInOctober protests); Bestman Okereafor (on behalf of the Progressive Students Movement); among others.

This was according to a statement from Mr Lekan Adeniran — the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dapo Abiodun, and which was made available to journalists.

The statement read, “By that order, the protesters are mandated not to converge in any part of the state except the designated venues.

“The court also directed the Commissioner of Police to ensure the enforcement of the ruling, which shall run for seven days as provided under Order 39 of the High Court of Ogun State (Civil Procedure) Rules 2014.”

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