The Take It Back (TIB) Movement has filed a lawsuit against the United Bank for Africa (UBA) over the alleged illegal freezing of its account during the #EndBadGovernance protests, which took place in 2020. These protests were part of a larger wave of nationwide demonstrations against police brutality and bad governance in Nigeria, commonly known as the #EndSARS movement.
In the lawsuit, the TIB Movement claims that UBA froze its account without proper legal justification during the period of unrest, thereby obstructing its activities. The freezing of accounts was a widely reported issue at the time, with several protest organizers and groups facing similar actions from banks, allegedly at the behest of government authorities.
The TIB Movement is seeking legal redress, arguing that the freezing of its account was an infringement on its rights and an unlawful act aimed at stifling the group’s ability to support the protests. This case is part of the broader legal battles arising from the aftermath of the #EndSARS movement, which saw various forms of financial and legal retaliation against activists and civil society groups involved in the demonstrations.
