Drop charges against #EndBadGovernance protesters now -Lawyer urges AGF

The launch of Premium Motor Spirit, or PMS, also known as gasoline, has been hailed by the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, or NUPENG, as a significant step toward Nigeria’s energy independence and economic expansion.

NUPENG expressed excitement, saying that it is aware of the potential and pleased about the chances this development will offer in terms of socioeconomic prosperity, employment opportunities for Nigerians, and the significant expansion of our beloved country.

NUPENG praised President Bola Tinubu and Aliko Dangote in a letter of congratulations sent by its general secretary, Afolabi Olawale, to the president and CEO of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. The letter read, “The leadership and entire members of the NUPENG, celebrate and felicitate with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

“To criminalise citizens for exercising their legitimate right to dissent through peaceful protest not only constitutes a breach of these legal protections but also tarnishes Nigeria’s standing on the global stage,” he said.

Olajengbesi criticized the government’s approach as counterproductive and detrimental to democratic ideals and free expression. He urged Fagbemi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, to uphold citizens’ rights to peaceful assembly and expression.

“It is incumbent upon us to prevent the normalization of criminalizing lawful dissent, which undermines the democratic fabric of our society.

“Historically, governments that have resorted to such heavy-handed tactics have invariably eroded their legitimacy in the eyes of both the citizenry and the international community.

“I have faith in your unwavering dedication to justice and the rule of law, and I am confident that your intervention will help realign the government’s approach towards a more just and democratic course.

“Therefore, I earnestly appeal to you to ensure that all charges against the arrested protesters are immediately rescinded and that they are released without further delay. It is vital that we uphold the rule of law and refrain from punitive actions against those who merely seek to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed rights.”