On Thursday, August 22, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court postponed a hearing on the FCT Minister's motion seeking to limit participants of a hunger protest. The hearing, now set for September 4, was adjourned by Justice Sylvanus Oriji after the claimant's counsel, Moses Ebute, served the motion on notice to the respondents.
During the session, Dr. S.M. Oyeghe, representing the 1st to 4th respondents, requested that the motion be officially served to them in court. The other respondents were not present and lacked representation.
In a prior ruling on July 31, Justice Oriji acknowledged the protesters' rights to conduct a hunger protest but confined their activities to the stadium. This decision was influenced by the minister's concerns over potential disruptions to public order and safety.
The current suit involves notable figures such as Omoyele Sowore, Damilare Adenola, and various security leaders, including the Inspector General of Police, the Director General of the Department of State Services, and the Chief of Army Staff.
The adjournment to September 4 allows time for all respondents to be properly notified and prepared for the forthcoming hearing.
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