The Lagos State Government has withdrawn all charges against popular musician, Azeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley, and a politician, Babatunde Gbadamosi.
\nNaira Marley, Gbadamosi and his wife were charged before the Lagos State Magistrate\u2019s Court in Ogba for attending a crowded birthday party in violation of the government\u2019s social distancing directive to check the spread of coronavirus.
\nThey were scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday, but the government, according to one of the defence counsels, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), withdrew the four counts filed against the three defendants.
\nAt the end of the proceedings, Adegboruwa briefed journalists on what transpired in the courtroom.
\nHe said the state withdrew the charges on the condition that the defendants would tender an apology to President Muhammadu Buhari and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
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