Counsel to the Publisher of Sahara Reporters Femi Falana has defended his client’s choice of the word “revolution” in the August 5 protest that held across the country.
Falana, said even the Supreme Court does not regard a revolution as a lawful offence.
Falana cited previous authorities by the Supreme Court to support his argument.
“Even a coup that sustains the statuesque has been said not to be a revolution by the Supreme Court.”
Falana said the All Progressive Congress (APC) and President, Muhammadu Buhari staged protests after they lost elections in 2003. He added that Buhari also called for a protest like that of Egypt.
“Buhari called for a revolution in 2011 like that of Egypt which was evidently violent.
“Only in 1948 was someone charged for staging a protest. And the charge was sedition,” he said.
Mr Falana cited various prominent cases of people who were charged with treasonable felony, including APC leader Ahmed Tinubu, who were granted bail on self recognizance.
Mr Falana also reiterated the argument that the late Moshood Abiola was also granted bail after he was charged with the same treasonable felony.