By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo

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The Coalition of Concerned Nigeria Citizens (CCNC), a prominent human rights group committed to promoting good governance and social justice, has appealed to President Tinubu-led Federal Government to drop all treason charges against the protesters of #EndBadGovernance.

The group made the appeal through its new Chairman, Comrade Musa Abdusalam Akinkunmi, at the Coalition Secretariat in Osun State.

Akinkunmi called on President Bola Tinubu to act as a true democrat by dismissing all treason charges against #EndBadGovernance protesters.

He explained that for over seven months, the masses have been demanding a better life for citizens, yet this has been turned into a treasonable offense.

The coalition, which led the #EndBadGovernance and hunger protests in Osun State, expressed concern that many promises made by the government to alleviate hunger and hardship have not been fulfilled.

Additionally, many individuals who participated in the #EndBadGovernance protests are now facing trial for treason in Abuja, Lagos, and Kano.

“This, for us, is a clear indication that there is no regard for human rights in Nigeria under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government.

“We hereby strongly appeal to the federal government to drop the charges against Adaramoye Michael Lenin and the 10 others charged with treason.

“The trial of these activists for treasonable felony is an attempt to witch-hunt and suppress the people’s right to demand good governance.

“Despite the climate of intimidation and fear that the regime is trying to impose, we remain committed to raising concerns about citizens’ welfare, which is one of the fundamental responsibilities of the government at all levels.”