Ojo Emmanuel, who was arrested over the weekend for allegedly writing against Gov. Amosu's wife on Facebook was granted bail today at the Magistrate court in Isabo Abeokuta but was surprising not released.
A man in handcuffs for writing something on Facebook? C'mon people. This is a democracy! You should sue for defamation not putting people in handcuffs like criminals.After meeting the bail requirements as at 4:00pm today the Judge of the State Magistrate court suddenly refused to sign the bail bond of Mr. Ojo Emmanuel. We received news that the sudden turn of event is as a result of an order from Governor Amosun. Ojo has been taken to prison instead of his home. Against the pronouncement made this afternoon." His friend told LIB
Lawmaker Condemns Police Incarceration of Online Blogger After Bail
A member of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon.
Adekoya Adesegun Abdel-Majid (MHR), representing Ijebu North/Ijebu
East/Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency has condemned in strong terms
the continuous incarceration of an online blogger and Ogun state
citizen, Ojo Emmanuel Adediran after bail by the Nigeria Police Force.
The lawmaker in a statement issued on Tuesday
stated that the harassment and withholding of Ojo contravenes the
provisions of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999
as amended and a direct infringement on his fundamental human rights.
"As a law-abiding citizen and one who holds the
constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria sacrosanct, I believe an
accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and there are
provisions for the protection of the fundamental human rights of the
citizens. In this case particular, I hold the view that the right of the
young man who is being hounded to the court and paraded handcuffed is
totally unacceptable and a breach of his right to dignity."
"I equally frowned at the manner of his arrest without
first investigating the substance of his allegation; the police claimed
to have only started investigation after he has been arrested. This is
alien to the Nigerian law and Freedom of Expression and human dignity as
enshrined in the Nigerian constitution"
"It is however odious to read further reports that despite
meeting the stringent bail conditions as graciously granted by the trial
Magistrate on Tuesday,
29th day of September, 2015, the governor of Ogun State, Senator
Ibikunle Amosun, using his power as the state Chief Executive Officer
opposed the release of Ojo Emmanuel. This, I condemn in clear terms as
reckless and excessive use of state power, calculated at destroying the
career of enterprising young men in the state."
"I think the law is vast enough to accommodate redress in
the case of any constitutional breach against any individual, the
governor and his wife inclusive, and strong arm tactics from the vantage
position of executive power should be discouraged lest our democracy is
threatened by despots masquerading as democrats. "
"Senator Ibikunle Amosun should allow the law to take its
course and not resort to bending same to suit his whims and caprices
against imaginary, real and perceived enemies and position. It is not
for the sake of reading that Freedom of Expression was enshrined in the
constitution but to protect against the arbitrariness and executive
recklessness of potential despots.
Ojo Emmanuel Adediran has same rights and privileges just
as Mr. Ibikunle Amosun and Mrs. Funso Aamosun, and the law cannot hold
the hand of the young man for the delight of the Ogun State Governor."
The lawmaker thereby call on the Inspector General of
Police to evoke his power in fulfillment of his avowed policy of
protecting the human rights of every citizens of Nigeria against abuse
and arbitrariness of power mongers to safe this promising young man
against the strong arm tactic of the Ogun State Governor.
"Ojo Emmanuel deserves the protection of the law and his
continued incarceration could not be said to be in good taste. This has
the potential of making mockery of the Change mantra of the President
Moohammadu Buhari-led administration. " He said.
Okpemu!
ReplyDeleteIf he knows his right, he would get a lawyer
DeleteNna na wa o! Warrisdis??? No no no! Dis is not fair at all. Linda take note!
DeleteNna na wa o! Warrisdis??? No no no! Dis is not fair at all. Linda take note!
DeleteLinda be warned!!!
DeleteOh!
ReplyDeleteThat's bad
ReplyDelete#IT will ONLY get BETTER
#it MUST end IN praise
Just maka ihe edere ede...edemede nkiti! Thunder fire una dia!
ReplyDeleteOnye ara. Lol
DeletePeople become drunk with power once elected in Nigeria. What a shame
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm. Another level of military era in existence in dis state. Biko he should sue them to court.
ReplyDeletePriest, abeg What's the military got to do with this Na? . That's a governor whose actions and utterances should epitomise democracy but is rather demonstrating craze.
DeletePriest, abeg What's the military got to do with this Na? . That's a governor whose actions and utterances should epitomise democracy but is rather demonstrating craze.
DeleteLinda enough of this ugly head blogger I see everyday. Let him go to jail. Who cares?
ReplyDeleteU heartless fool c wat u r saying ur comments piss me off u neva comment anything gud. Pls buy urself sum brain wit ur kind of words
DeleteSays the funny looking dude, who is seeking favors by being Linda's bitch and actually need to say something meaningful,, too bad your silly is getting the best of you, like, what's that even supposed to mean, did that just run thru your mind and then you decided to post that?? You are one of the problems of this country, no doubt.
DeleteNot me!!! Magicblackxxl@gmail.com
DeleteLike seriously? Someone got detained illegally nd all u could say is who cares...be careful what u wish others..kama is a bitch
DeleteJust listen to yourself? He shd go to jail who cares abi? One day u will be in the same situation and go to jail for a crime u were accused unjustly. Think b4 u post rubbish.
DeleteFool... This is how u will blab wen Linda might get arrested too!!!
DeleteU're a big fool
DeleteYou're a big fool.
DeleteFemi Falana to the rescue.
ReplyDeleteYou see what APC governors do??? Change indeed!
ReplyDeleteSo absurd and ridiculous
ReplyDeleteSo absurd and ridiculous
ReplyDeleteIs this democracy or dictatorship.
ReplyDeleteThe judicial system in this country is a mess!There's no justice in the court of Justice
ReplyDeleteShame on APC!
ReplyDeleteHuman rights lawyers, there is an interesting event here o. The governor is above the law o. The magistrate is above the law o. The police is above the law o. Na so we go dey dey?
ReplyDeleteHe should understand that our dear Nigeria is lawless, when you mess with some people you'll darely pay for it.
ReplyDeleteBut almost every Nigerian abuse Jonathan and Patience, and nobody was harassed or arrested for anything. Who are they? Thank God they are merely mortals.
DeleteNawa o
ReplyDeleteAmoNsu is not smiling at all. Linda,no vex am oo
ReplyDeleteIf someone can't take criticism (especially negative), then they don't have business being in politics. Last time I checked, this is the era of democracy-freedom of speech. This is wrong on every level.
ReplyDelete#TeamBlessed#
Dis is serious...Lindo. be careful oooooh
ReplyDeleteHaba... Enough is enough naa. He must have learnt his lessons. They should free him, at least for d sake of democracy
ReplyDeleteAbsolute power corrupt absolutely
ReplyDeleteLimitation of freedom of speech. What an injustice!!
ReplyDeleteCn U IMAGINE DS PPLE DNT GO N PAY UR WRKERS....JOBLES EEEDIAT...TOMJERRYSWIT
ReplyDeleteThis is an abuse of power! Federal Government should do something about this human right abuse! http://www.bummyla.com
ReplyDeleteDis is terrible Shocking Video/Pix: Abuja runs girl allegedly slept with a politician for N300k & found worms in her private part after [Very Graphic]
ReplyDeleteWhere r d stupid activists we claim to ve, d Falana's and co, no 1 can come to his rescue,i bet if it wus a PDP state d stuff happened we will not hear word, but well Linda and Seye Osewa take note d day u guys go beyond ur boundary,them deal with una like dis nothing like freedom of expression them go deal with una. It's sad, m sure when d guy comes out he will not b able to even scold his family members how much venture into writing again.Ojo Emmanuel no vex, it's either dis experience of urs makes u thick and strong or broken and weak.
ReplyDeletePlease Linda can u get us the comment he posted about the governor's wife. Was it that bad?
ReplyDeleteHa oga o, because they are in power people shouldn't say the truth again abi,someone should please help him out before they do something stupid,awon ole buruku yi. TIMILEYIN BLESSING
ReplyDeleteNigerian youths what are you waiting for before you demand justice for this young man who is been intimidated and violated by a governor he probably elected? Where are the Femi Falanas, the Keyamos and other human rights activists? Amosun you have less than 6hours ultimatum to release your captive and end your demonstration of craze. Even after the release of the young man Amosun must face litigation.
ReplyDeleteAmosun jst remember the rot of God,can u imprison ur son.You r close 2 ur end
ReplyDelete# releaseojoemmanuel #Nigerian youths what are you waiting for before you demand justice for this young man who is been intimidated and violated by a governor he probably elected? Where are the Femi Falanas, the Keyamos and other human rights activists? Amosun you have less than 6hours ultimatum to release your captive and end your demonstration of craze. Even after the release of the young man Amosun must face litigation.
ReplyDelete#ojoemmanuel #Nigerian youths what are you waiting for before you demand justice for this young man who is been intimidated and violated by a governor he probably elected? Where are the Femi Falanas, the Keyamos and other human rights activists? Amosun you have less than 6hours ultimatum to release your captive and end your demonstration of craze. Even after the release of the young man Amosun must face litigation.
ReplyDeleteAll APCriminals' leaders are ll barbaric, no single respect for the law. This is inhumane & I implore the young man to sue their asses when he's finally gotten his freedom. Those bastards, the nerve to detain a Nigerian citizen for airing his views, wonder what they'd have done if GEJ hadn't signed the FOI bill..
ReplyDeletePlease Linda can u get us the comment he posted about the governor's wife. Was it that bad?
ReplyDeletelawless country smh
ReplyDeleteThis useless Thief of a governor should be impeached for violating the Fundamental human rights of this individual. If the governor believe that his wife was falsely accused, he should address the matter in a proper court rather than parading Mr. Ojo like a common criminal. The governor is harassing one of the people who gave him the mandate to be in that office. What a shame. The state assembly should start preparing the order of Impeachment against the governor. We are now in a democracy and the Nigeria people can't take these illegality no more from people at the top.
ReplyDeleteNa wa o! A stupid and dull governor who has no respect for d same democracy dey claim to supot.
ReplyDeletehmm why pls visit twhib.blogspot.com for e news
ReplyDeleteHaba,
ReplyDeleteWonder what it is that warrants such treatment, not nice.
ReplyDeleteI hope this is well taken care off and not covered up.
ReplyDeleteReally, even the police should not carry out their duties except proven guilty. Even the executive should be charged for this reckless, authoritarian and dictatorial attitude . If we are really talking about change
Ah ha! Is d governor n his wife bastards? Where z Baba go slow wen we need him? This z a democracy n so Damn wrong n unacceptable!
ReplyDeleteJust lost respect for nigerian govt over this, just for writing against a governor's wife....Who she be sef? Queen Elizabeth? what a lawless country. Mrs. First Lady, Your husband tenure is coming to an end in 3 years....remember that. Also remember a poor man today cld be a governor and a woman will stand by him as first lady tomorrow. it has happen and it could happen again. So madam use your years wisely and thank your stars for bringing you where you are today. Have A BLESSED TENURE!
ReplyDeletein a country like Nigeria can you expect less..
ReplyDeleteObviously whatever the guy wrote is true! The stupid Amosu must be perplexed how the guy got the information, I'm sure he hasn't told everything that's why they're trying to intimidate him into silence. Amosi ole! Wicked governor, that was how he arrested a mere teacher who spoke about him sometime back. Foolish power drunk idiot. Buhari should put him under radar, he's hiding something . Oloshi
ReplyDeleteThey av brought the state to a total halt, now busy constructing and aquiring properties at almost 60 and to cap it up, av resulted in making the state their private company by their total disregard for justice. Dis our leaders self, shouldnt they remember there had been people bf them ....?
ReplyDeleteAmosun! Amosun! The wrath of God is about to fall upon you o. You're misusing your power.
ReplyDeleteAmosu,it is unfair but remember there is God ooo Who has the absolute power,am sorry for my dear country who voted for change,this is part of change APC is giving you ,don't complain.
ReplyDeleteAbsolute rubbish. He should also institute an action at the federal high court for the infringement of his fundamental human right. What nonsense!!!
ReplyDeleteThe governor and his wife are both assholes. The have no right to deprive this man of his liberty on account of a FB post. This is not the power drunk change that we voted for
ReplyDeleteNigerian Youths what are u waiming for? Ogunnusi Stateam is just 45 mins drive from Lagos. Are we storming g the Govt house for a protest or not?OSU students , una still dey classroom? OLabisi Onabanjo University nko? Tai Solarin Nko? We can't wait for Jeyamo and Fala na. We can commence our own peaceful protests.
ReplyDeleteThis pure nonsense. The guy should be released unconditionally. Mofo Governor suppressing harmless citizen. Rubbish.
Let this be a warning to wannabe bloggers be careful what you publish!
ReplyDeleteWhy not mind his business?is he 100% okay too?we all have our flaws$shortcomings,why didn't he stay in his lane$run his own business?ppl just know that having blogs pays bill,bt don't know how, this one will teach you lessons ewu
ReplyDeleteDis is sad lord av mercy!
ReplyDeleteToo bad for the constitution
ReplyDeleteOjo Emmanuel should sue the police and join Ogun Gov for infringement of his right because no matter how powerful the governor is, he cannot teach the police their job. In order words, the police should learn to do the right thing no whose horse is gorge. That is the essence of a strong institutions we are clamouring for.
ReplyDeleteIt is such a pity that the poor has no one to protect them.
ReplyDeleteWhen the media houses said terrible things about Tinubu and Buhari, did they send the media house owners to Jail?
They were charged to court and not sent to Jail.
Gov Amosu release the young man first
Human Being No Be God
If it's safari now law makers will match to court... what about the poor masses...who defends their rights?
ReplyDeleteWell-done Linda. I hope our civil rights groups will take on Governor Amusu on this. Is this the Change APC is clamoring for?
ReplyDeleteGov Amosu Gov Amosu Gov Amosu how many times did I call u? Release tht young man immediately and unconditionally did he kill anyone why re u behaving like a tyrant release b4 u incur d wrath of the youths nd ur subjects the next timedis news comes up again let it be tht uv released him. Thx
ReplyDeleteJust like one of the Wole Soyinka book tittle OUR HUABAND HAS GONE MAD AGAIN. We can simply sa"OUR GOVERNOR HAS GONE MAD AGAIN" shikenah.
ReplyDeleteJUNGLE JUSTICE
ReplyDeleteWE DO HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO IN THIS COUNTRY