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The Digest:

An Abuja Magistrate Court has granted bail to activist Omoyele Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s brother Prince Emmanuel, and lawyer Aloy Ejimakor, along with others arrested during Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest. The decision comes after the court had initially remanded the defendants on charges of “inciting public disturbance” during the demonstrations.

Key Points:
  • An Abuja Magistrate Court granted bail to all defendants in the protest case.
  • Omoyele Sowore was arrested on Thursday after leaving the Federal High Court.
  • Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel, was among those granted bail.
  • IPOB leader’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, was also included in the bail ruling.
  • The defendants were initially remanded on Tuesday for “inciting public disturbance.”
  • Sowore’s arrest was linked to his role in leading the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest.
  • The case has drawn significant public and political attention across Nigeria.
This ruling offers temporary relief to the detained activists and their associates, though the underlying tensions surrounding freedom of expression and protest rights remain unresolved.

Sources: Daily Post