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Nigeria’s #EndBadGovernance Protesters Freed, Arrive at State House Auditorium

A group of 114 #EndBadGovernance protesters, including 30 minors, have arrived at the State House Auditorium in Abuja, following President Bola Tinubu’s order for their release. Vice President Kashim Shettima welcomed them on behalf of President Tinubu.

Key Figures in Attendance

  • Deputy Senate President: Jubrin Barau
  • Governors: Uba Sani (Kaduna), Abba Yusuf (Kano)
  • Ministers: Tunji Alausa (Education), Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction), Balarabe Lawal (Environment)
  • Senior Special Assistant: Abdullahi Yakasai (Community Engagement, Northwest)

The protesters’ release was facilitated by Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, after Justice Obiora Egwatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the case against them.

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