Nigerians in US accuse FG of abuseing Emefiele’s right
The Conference of Nigerian Intellectuals in the United States has drawn the attention of the international community to alleged plethora of human rights violations under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Following the continued detention of former Central Bank Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, despite several court pronouncements ordering his release.
In a statement by its President, Dr. Philips Idris, the group expressed displeasure at the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC’s, handling of Emefiele matter and described his continuous detention as illegal, wicked, and fiendish.
He said: “We have watched with concern and indeed, consternation, the relentless persecution of Mr. Emefiele. Emefiele is currently being sequestered and shackled like a common criminal in Nigeria.
Several court orders had been secured for his release but they were serially and flagrantly disobeyed by the EFCC and DSS. Judging by the ferocity with which Emefiele is being pursued, it seems someone wants him dead.
Dr. Idris said there had been serial abuse of the rule of law and disregard for the freedom and rights of many innocent Nigerians since the new administration came on board, citing Emefiele as a case study.
Quoting Article 9 of the United Nations Human Rights, Idris said: “No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile.
