A court has barred journalists from covering the trial of six individuals accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The hearing proceeded without media access, even though the court did not officially designate it a secret trial. Judiciary correspondents arrived at the courthouse on Monday but were denied entry to report on the proceedings.
The six accused were brought into the courtroom under heavy security. Their application for bail remains pending before the judge. No official explanation has been given for the exclusion of the press. The decision has sparked concerns about transparency in the judicial handling of the case.
The suspects face charges related to an alleged attempt to destabilize the government. No further details about the evidence or specific charges were disclosed in open court. The next hearing date has not been announced.
The court allowed no press coverage of a trial that implicates the stability of a democratically elected president, yet refused to formally classify it as secret, creating a contradiction in transparency standards. This leaves Nigerians unable to verify how justice is being administered in a case that directly concerns their national leadership. The exclusion of journalists under such ambiguous terms sets a concerning precedent for public scrutiny of high-stakes trials. Named suspects await bail rulings while the public is kept in the dark, despite no formal secrecy order being issued.
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