b) That the Defendant State, by adopting the provisions of Section 24 of Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015, violates Articles 9 (2) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights and 19 (3) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. c) That the Applicant has not proved that the right of its members, associates and employees to freedom of expression has been violated by the Defendant State. 186. Consequently, it orders the Defendant State to repeal or amend Section 24 of the Cybercrime Act 2015, in accordance with its obligation under Article 1 of the African Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. 187. The Court dismisses the remainder of the Applicant's claims. On the Expenses: 362. Under Article 66 of the Rules of Procedure of the Court, each party shall bear its own expenses. 324. This Judgment was delivered and pronounced in a public court hearing held in Abuja by the Court of Justice of the Community on the 10th day of July 2020. By the Judges: Hon. Justice Dupe ATOKI Hon. Justice Keikura BANGURA- Presiding__________________________ Member ____________________________ Hon. Justice Januária T. S. Moreira COSTA- Member/Rapporteur ___________________ Assisted by Aboubacar DIAKITE - Registar_____________________________ 42

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