Lagos withdraws charges against Naira Marley, Gbadamosi

By Comrade Nnadi Goodluck

On Wednesday, the Lagos State Government withdrew charges against Naira Marley, Babatunde Gbadamosi and his wife.

Naira Marley, Gbadamosi and his wife were charged before the Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in Ogba for attending a crowded birthday party in violation of the government’s social distancing directive to check the spread of coronavirus.

But the government, withdrew the four counts filed against the three defendants.

Counselor to one of the accused, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) briefed journalists on what transpired in the courtroom.

“The state withdrew the charges on the condition that the defendants would tender an apology to President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.” Adegboruwa said.

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