Mr Jacobs told the court that the charge was filed on December 15, 2025, but the first and second defendants could not be served.
Justice James Omotosho granted the permission in a ruling on an ex parte motion moved by the NGO’s counsel, Tunde Falola, to that effect.
“If opposition is silenced, democracy becomes a coronation, not a contest,” the group said.
Mr Ali, while pleading for mercy, said he was young when he was drafted into the terror group.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The prosecution said that Esther sold her newborn for N300,000 to a suspect, Ms Judith, who is currently at large.
The charges were preferred against her by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
“She was arraigned in court. There was no issue that she was not physically fit,” said NDLEA.
INEC announced its decision on Wednesday April 1, 2026.
Mr Eneanya confirmed that De La Rue was the company that originally designed the naira notes that became subject of redesign.
