Introduction to the Incident
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogun State chapter, yesterday, called for the immediate release of human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore; counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor; Kanu’s brother, Emmanuel Kanu, and other demonstrators arrested by the police during the #FreeNnamdiKanu Now Protest.
Call for Investigation
The party equally called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to launch an investigation to fish out officers involved in the arrest of the protesters and make them accountable for violating the demonstrators’ human rights to protest.
Reaction from ADC Chairman
Chairman of ADC in Ogun State, Femi Soluade, who spoke exclusively yesterday, accused the police of abusing power for arresting Sowore and others during the protest, insisting that such an arrest contravenes their fundamental human rights as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution.
Statement from ADC Chairman
Soluade said: “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State views with profound dismay and condemnation the recent arrest and detention of activist, Omoyele Sowore; Aloy Ejimakor (Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s Special Counsel), and Emmanuel Kanu (Mazi Kanu’s brother), alongside other peaceful demonstrators in Abuja.
“We hereby demand their immediate and unconditional release.
“The action by the police represents not just an abuse of power, but a direct and grievous slap on the fundamental human rights of Nigerian citizens as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution (as amended).”
Conclusion
The arrest of Omoyele Sowore, Aloy Ejimakor, Emmanuel Kanu, and other protesters is a clear violation of their human rights and an abuse of power by the police. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State has called for their immediate release and an investigation into the incident. It is essential for the authorities to respect the fundamental human rights of Nigerian citizens and ensure that those responsible for the arrest are held accountable.
FAQs
Q: Who were arrested during the #FreeNnamdiKanu Now Protest?
A: Omoyele Sowore, Aloy Ejimakor, Emmanuel Kanu, and other protesters were arrested.
Q: What is the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State demanding?
A: The ADC is demanding the immediate and unconditional release of the arrested protesters and an investigation into the incident.
Q: Why is the arrest considered an abuse of power?
A: The arrest is considered an abuse of power because it violates the fundamental human rights of the protesters as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution.
