The Venue Where Naira Marley Held His Concert, Jabi Mall Reopens – Magistrates Court Reveals

Jabi Mall located in Abuja was sealed after Naira Marley‘s concert, however, Federal Capital Territory Magistrates Court has ordered to be re-opened.

The mall was sealed 10 days ago for ‘illegally’ hosting a concert in the wake of this Coronavirus pandemic.

After the event, many people condemned the management of the mall for allowing such a concert to be held despite the country having serious problems curbing the spread of the disease.

Delivering the verdict, the Magistrate ordered the management of the mall to publish an apology to the government in the national newspapers for violating the Coronavirus guidelines.

Giving reasons for the decision, the magistrate stated that an application was filed by the defense counsel, Nnamdi Ekwem, praying the court to unseal the business premises.

She stated that her judgment was hugely based on the fact that many people would be affected adversely by the closure adding that the mall had over 100 employees and other tenants who ae not involved in the case.

She said;

“The order is also based on compassion, especially, in consideration of the economic losses that will be suffered by those affected, coupled with the impact of COVID-19 on the people.”