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Monday, 21 July 2014

Oby Ezekwesili detained and later released by SSS at Abuja Airport

Former Minister of Education and #bringbackourgirls convener Obi Ezekwesili, was this morning detained by SSS agents at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as she tried to leave the country for London.

Mrs Ezekwesili immediately took to twitter to announce her detention. She said she was heading to London to appear on the BBC Hardtalk programme but was prevented from boarding her flight by security operatives who confiscated passport. She was later released and allowed to board her 8a.m British Airways flight. See her tweets after the cut...



111 comments:

Anonymous said...

endure!! u sef get comma





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Unknown said...

But the passport was later given back to u,so why de noise? I'm out. ***CATCH ME IF U CAN***

Anonymous said...

Wat an un-democratic, crazy country we're in... Though she spelt d word 'right' wrongly in her last tweet

()L@-WUNMI

Anonymous said...

Madam,go get a big sit for ur self. Appointment no be by force.

Anonymous said...

Ok. Gud they let her. Pretex4luv@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Madam you need to shut your mouth. When you served in a PDP government and was eventually nominated for a foreign job as a result you were not complaining. Your rants are as a result of your being sidelined from government so keep quiet.

Eugenia Ekeji said...

Dem no even get respect again.

Juliebabe said...

Na wa o

Unknown said...

Abuse of power by d man adiche wrote about!!! Face ur work n stop bullying d opposition

Anonymous said...

You go fear democracy.... Nawa oooo. jcaribie@gmail.com

ary said...

Intimidation is a ready tool for the Nigerian government!

jbankzE said...

Jonathan plz ur takin d wrong root..... Dnt mak enemies bt frdz plz..... Ur jst makin life hard fr yasef..... Madam fank God ur a free being

~@iamJbankz Olamide's PA~

Bold Kid said...

This woman shud go n rest abeg. Assuming dis girls were not missing, wah will she be doing?? Madam go rest!

Anonymous said...

dis woman is just a fool,dnt go and focus on ur family. stay dey n be doing BringBackOurGirls campaign. idiot once dey give u one appoint ne all dis ur noise will stop. better respect ur dirty self.

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BONARIO NNAGS said...

Hmmm why seize the passport to release it later.
Some fights are better avoided.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

Anonymous said...

AS MUCH AS I BELIEVE IN DEMOCRACY, MADAM SHOULD PLEASE GO AND SIT DOWN. THEY DETAINED YOU AND YOU WERE LATER RELEASED, SO WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL. WHY MAKE UNNECESSARY NOISE TO GET ATTENTION. AM SURE IF YOU ARE PART OF THIS PRESENT CABINET, ALL YOUR NOISE WON'T BE HEARD. WE NEED CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM AND NOT POLITICAL ONE. SUGGEST STRATEGIES THAT WILL BETTER OUR COUNTRY AND MAKE IMPACT IN YOUR COMMUNITY. AM YOUR FAN BUT PLSSS I DON'T BUY THIS CHILDISH BEHAVIOUR.

Ibudeh Steve said...

Madam,
You are more of a Problem than a Crusader to this Nation Nigeria.
Your agenda is no more clear.

Anonymous said...

Am i d only one that thinks this woman is foul? i've neva bought any of her bullshit!!! *but like kermit, "thats none of my bizness"

Dan Skila said...

SSS with their wahala, am sure they are working for order from above, madam its no longer democracy oooo, may God elp us...danskila1@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Madam troublemaker, it is not "RIGTH"

OSINANL said...

WOMAN PACK WELL JOOR...
JOBLESS MAMA

Anonymous said...

there's got to be more to this..patoswife@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

When nigerians talk about human rights, it annoys me, remember u fools signed the anti gay bill, taking away so many peoples human right to love and freedom of expression and freedom of association ,now u know how its feelsm #gay anonymous#

Yetinde said...

They should let the woman be nw,haba,visit sambisa?NO,bring back the girls?NO,fight opposition?their favourite hobby,this our president na wa o.morning people.

Unknown said...

They shd hv taken her to sambisa forest to release those girls by herself.

Anonymous said...

Ogaaaaaa Jonahhhhh, please o we are in a democratic dispensation pls.Enough of all these.

Bonita Bislam said...

This govt isn't smiling at all.Support it or face the music.I see Ezekwesili as Rosa parks of Nigeria.I luv her courage!Aluta continua#BringBackOurGirls

PAVOUR said...

noise maker.

Anonymous said...

You sef you too like trouble...... Continue destroying the image of your country to those white mumu. You think the don't have worst issues in their country? After using you to bring down the image of this countr they'll sure dump you. Go n build your home troublesome woman.

Rosemary said...

Are we truly practising democracy? chidikwarosemary@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

GO and sit down this man Woman

David Iyke said...

Tweeting on detention? She was in a very good hand!

CHERRY said...

Ok o

Unknown said...

Okay......politics! None of my biz.

Anonymous said...

madam make we heard word,you should be in your husbands' church doing the work of GOD rather than hijack something you dont have facts off.when have you briefed nigerians about what you know in regards to the chibok girls?

Ibudeh Steve said...

If the Truth be told Mrs Obi Ezikwesili's Campaign is no more clear, the hidden part of her agenda is a lot more than what we can see. She probably, was pursuing a just course initially, but right now that course has long been overtaken by her partisanship with the GEJ Government and her affiliation with the Nigeria’s Islamic Political Party (APC) and her quest for intellectual appraisal with her Boss at the World Bank - Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Dr. Okonjo Ngozi Iweala.

Ibudeh Steve said...

If the Truth be told Mrs Obi Ezikwesili's Campaign is no more clear, the hidden part of her agenda is a lot more than what we can see. She probably, was pursuing a just course initially, but right now that course has long been overtaken by her partisanship with the GEJ Government and her affiliation with the Nigeria’s Islamic Political Party (APC) and her quest for intellectual appraisal with her Boss at the World Bank - Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Dr. Okonjo Ngozi Iweala.

Anonymous said...

Are you looking for a suger mummy or daddy please call dis line 09096552678 please be mature...

Anonymous said...

Na wah oo.GEJ is working!make dem let d woman do wat she Is doing,cos campaign and strikes is all our govt listen to@opsy

Unknown said...

This government is the worst EVER

Anonymous said...

This isn't fair. SSS and Police have become a tool of harassment to the citizens of her own country. Pls vote wisely come 2015.

Anonymous said...

This woman needs to see a psychiatrist...She has OCD.

Anonymous said...

Why are they detaining her? for what? is it because she's among the the few people in Nigeria that still have human sympathy by feeling the pains of others? what nonsense, what kind of people are ruling us in this country. Enough is Enough.

Kimmy ***** said...

Yes! You tell 'em Ms Oby. Good luck on your Hardtalk appearance.

Champion of democracy.

Kimmy *****

Unknown said...

Oby ekwensu,jst get a back sit.You are taking this bringback our girls campaign too personal.
###############GOD punish##############devil

Obietrezy said...

This country is just a movie...

Anonymous said...

At this rate, Oby, worry about your life and forget your rights...get a bullet proof car, house and body if possible or don't return to Nigeria...

Bony bony said...

Naija government democracy..tnx God for u Ma

Anonymous said...

This is human rights abuse! Why was she detained? SSS bunch of idiots, always intimidating people. Mrs Obi should take the matter further.......

Anonymous said...

This is human rights abuse! Why was she detained? SSS bunch of idiots, always intimidating people. Mrs Obi should take the matter further.......

chimmy said...

Y would they do that now?wetin she do?

Unknown said...

yes oh

Anonymous said...

Oh Oby! Oby!! Oby!!! U̶̲̥̅̊ nd I knw dt dis ÈŠ̝̊̅§ nt a country were Democracy ÈŠ̝̊̅§ practiced. So dnt give us dt holier dan thou talk on democracy! Oby wen U̶̲̥̅̊ wia dia,U̶̲̥̅̊ didn't change anyfhn so we dnt expect U̶̲̥̅̊ to do any nw dt U̶̲̥̅̊ r nt dia... Very soon U̶̲̥̅̊ will go to sambisa forest nd #bringbackourgirls. Be warned ooo

Angie said...

This woman and her wahala!
She's forgotten soo soon that she was once part of *this same govt she's ridiculing now..smh

*My R1.50c comment*

Anonymous said...

After all dis ur talk,if u later collect any post na fuck up ooo!!!

Anonymous said...

Madam all dis ur talk abt democracy is confusing to me bcos when u were d minister,I didn't see wat u did but all d same oziokwu bu ndu!!!

Anonymous said...

Is this the democracy that we fought for? How can the SSS just be looking people up and harassing them simply because they are not on the side of GEJ. Na wa o

Anonymous said...

Democracy indeed.this govt has no direction.

Cooldavoe@yahoo.co

NaNcY DreW said...

Circus circus circus !!!,drama drama drama!!! My country Nigeria is a reality show on her own. See her last tweet and she blasted sum guy on twitter 4 wrong spelling months bk. F. Minister of education cannot spell RIGHT and no body shud tell me is typographical error cuz she shud av known dat b4 she replied dat guy. Bsides am not taking sides btw her and d president as far am concern she shud be d least of GEJ problems cuz his just giving her 2much attention and room 4 her 2 display,his concern shud be abt bringing bk d missing chibok girls and not allow dis woman distract him,dats if d girls her truely missing. My bluved commedy of a nation God ll help us. My opinion am entitled 2 it.

Anonymous said...

DEMOCRACY MY BLACK ASS. ABEGI MAKE UNA LEAVE THE WOMAN IF SHE DECIDES TO FIGHT THE PRESENT GOVERNMENT NA SHE SABI... IF SHE COLLECT POST FROM THEM TOO NA SHE SABI. ALL JOIN LET THE MUSIC PLAY ON....

Anonymous said...

I am ashamed of Nigerians that come on here and start saying 'she's taking this thing too personal' or 'what did she do as minister'... That is not the point at hand, over 250 girls are missing and it looks like it's not going to stop!! Or is it when they come for your biological sisters that you guys will start taking this seriously?

Anonymous said...

LINDA YOU HAVEN'T POSTED MY COMMENT. ABEG NOW POST AM SHARP SHARP. I USED CAP TO WRITE.

Anonymous said...

When I read comments here I just bend my head in shame for this country, where none of our youths know their civil right its a pity that some people can read useless meaning into a comment she made of her right. Even if she did nothing then does it warrant the SSS to harrasse any citizen u see once u re not supporting GEJ this is democracy not military or dictatorship regime, she has every right to say what she likes am not seeing any democracy in this current govt am sorry cant support impunity and mediocre

Anonymous said...

When I read comments here I just bend my head in shame for this country, where none of our youths know their civil right its a pity that some people can read useless meaning into a comment she made of her right. Even if she did nothing then does it warrant the SSS to harrasse any citizen u see once u re not supporting GEJ this is democracy not military or dictatorship regime, she has every right to say what she likes am not seeing any democracy in this current govt am sorry cant support impunity and mediocre

Bbg Eze said...

Why sieze the passport in the first place?

Unknown said...

Ina atupuru nwoke akpu obi a onu?

Anonymous said...

WOMAN! u re nt in d right path, datz y u re arrested, knw hw u make noice or ...........

Oskirin said...

Olodo ni e.dey av no morale justification is seizin her paspot or delayin her @ all.evey1 cn't b in d gov.u hear? She's paid her dues.

give urselves brain said...

so if the govt or security operatives suspect something wrong with a traveller/citizen,dey shldnt hold u down,seize ur passports,clarify things b4 letting u go?go ask baba suwe wetin him eyes see?except u r above evry oda citizen/traveller...dont wanna be rude but i wont be dis civil next time u make much ado abt nothing...greetings Mrs Ezekwesili

Amarachukwu. said...

Odiegwu...

Anonymous said...

Exactly! Y d noise......seeking for publicity..


XDON D DON

Unknown said...

Madam oby ezekwesili do you need a sugar daddy ? Jobless woman

Anonymous said...

She should shut her mouth? u are an Imbecile, Idiot. u people keep on suppressing the truth with ur bleak minds.

Anonymous said...

Bonario thank u jare u talk true. If linda like make she no post my comment.

Anonymous said...

If she's not carefull, she will send herself to jail all by herself(Na only her waka come)

Anonymous said...

Have u forgotten dat it has been said dat Nigeria is in a state of war? So I strongly believe the SSS are doing a great job. Let them keep checking these people and their moves

Anonymous said...

If she's not carefull, she will send herself to jail all by herself(Na only her waka come)

Cutest Babe said...

Abeg abeg, dis woman should just take several seats jor.......all of una na d same

aikejiuba@yahoo.co.uk

chu said...

i dont know y u dont post my comment linda but anyways is ur blog u can do what ever u like but just tell that oby ezekwesili to shut her dirty big mouth cus she one of the major problems we r having in this country woman,man. if u like dont post my comment

APPLE said...

Oby, stop using the Chibok girls! What you are doing is political! How come when you all are of government that is when you have all the answers to Nigeria's problems? You can fool some Nigerians but you can't fool all Nigerians. WE CAN SEE THROUGH YOU, Oby aka Gregory akabuogu!

Anonymous said...

You are a fool

Chop Chop said...

Can't she talk?

Anonymous said...

Former minister of education can't spell right, how thoroughly disappointing

Anonymous said...

Hv u eva tot of wia u wil spend eternity? Or just 2 enjoy gay life on earth & battle in hell 4eva? Tink & reason well. Free ur dear life frm gay

Anonymous said...

Arrest her. This woman sef to do. Unnecessary attention seeker, They are killing the country pretending they want her interest.

Roma said...

SSS detained Oby Ezekwesili and gave her 3G network to tweet right ??
When Elrufia and @Ciaxon was taken, una see dem tweet ??
Check d time frame between her tweets.. *10 mins*
Oby was stopped and question/passport checked and detials taken as it has been happening to many citizens oo..
Or Does Chibok girls give her imunity ??
When it happens to me, it's due process but if it happens to Oby, it harrasment, human right infringment and undemocratic....
..
If she had been a beta Education minister in her time, probably Chibok girls would have been in a beta state !!!
..
Abeg stop d noise

Anonymous said...

Madam go a sit your jobless arse down. where were you when Abacha was ruling? where were you in OBJ's first term? until Dr Iwuala rescue your broke ass. Democracy this democracy that. you are irrelevant no wonder World bank laid you off. you simply don't have anything to offer.
madam do go "omuogwo' nah if you don't have anything to do.

Balinga said...

I'm sometimes surprised at the way we view things. There has been so much condemnation of what Oby is doing. I think most people are missing the point, she's putting pressure on the authorities to ensure the return of the abducted girls and we are saying she is seeking attention, she failed as a minister, she was PDP etc. The question is, are girls missing? have they been rescued? do we want them back? Honestly, apart from Bringbackourgirls campaign, who else is talking about this abduction? Some girls were kidnapped the other time and no one said anything, now some1 is talking and we are casting aspersions. I sometimes feel we deserve what we get as a country.

Anonymous said...

I like her strength and courage but I'm tired of her lamenting everyday over flimsy excuse.
#PICCANTO#
lausmithuj@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Mama OBY pls 1 question for you: how was the educational system when you were minister? Don't b throwing stones wen u weren't better either. We all getting tired of ur drama pls take several seats back.

Unknown said...

Hmmmmm, my lovely nation... Her citizens hate d truth and its been swept under rugs.

ForLoveofCountry said...

It is indeed very unfortunate to sit and read about comments made by most people on this blog.Anyone who criticizes a government now does so because they do not have a government appointment. If she were a minister now, we will criticize her ministry for non-performance.Now she is asking the government to be accountable we say she should be quiet because she does not have an appointment. People like her do not need a government appointment. Governments should be grateful to have her on their cabinet. Those making such derogatory comments, what have they done to demand for the release of the Chibok girls?Nothing!!!...But the few who are courageous to dare the government and demand accountability are called names and disrespected. The only way we can begin to change our country is if each one of us becomes an Ezekwesili in our own environment. Gradually the whole country will begin to change.

Unknown said...

Na grammer u dey spk...

Unknown said...

U think u are above d law. Y nt tell us wat u did cuz d SSS can't jst detain u for nothing

Anonymous said...

Wetyn bring Jonathan enter this one.....na Jonathan seize her passport?

Anonymous said...

from the comments here it is so sad to see that so many people have air between their ears. functional illiterates. Nigeria is really in trouble

Anonymous said...

Real comma!

Anonymous said...

all of you harassing this woman, what are you doing outside your comfort zone, what are you doing to make a difference. are you saying everyone should just keep looking with minds full of apathy. no one is perfect but we need to do something and if this is the cause that has captured her heart and passion so be it. what is yours. start living and stop existing. what are you doing to make a change

Anonymous said...

They have every right to ask her questions just like they do to everyone once in a while. Who does she think she is? Bloody attention seeker.
Instead of us all to band together like every civilised nation does in times of trouble, she has decided to be a torn in our flesh. If she was indeed detained, she wouldn't have made the flight and heaven would not fall. Rubbish.
Amaka.

Anonymous said...

Nigeria Jaga Jaga. (Linda's Man)

Le Général said...

Is it because she is shouting? she is on the security watch list.. she ma sef has K leg....she shld sleep jor hiss

Anonymous said...

The noise is because it shouldn't have been seized in the first place!

Anonymous said...

Exactly. He can't and is not doing his work so he has now turned into a bully!

Anonymous said...

Looool...guess this (dats if d girls her truely missing) is certainly not typographical error. lol @ the use of 'her' and the spelling of 'truely'. It's actually *are* and *truly* Olodo

Anonymous said...

Valentine u always make foolish and immature comments...... How will people know the truth? Y should SSS seize her passport ? Is she wanted or a threat to national security? Mature ple like u should learn to contribute intelligently to national discourse instead u always talk foolishly ..... Pls grow up and stop being a nuisance to humanity

Anonymous said...

Your comment is the most stupid here..... May tragedy visit u and ur family, may u find no body to speak out for u..... By advocating for govt to bring back kidnapped girls u dare to say she is bringing down our image? What image does Nigeria have? Get ur head out of your stupid arse and start thinking right......

Anonymous said...

Steve go back to yaba left..... U need to top up your meds

Unknown said...

We say No to the abuse of power! Someone got to say it louder.

Anonymous said...

Valid point. Very valid

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