Civil Society Urges Ohanaeze To Intervene In Illegal Detention Of Nwajagu
Mr Okechukwu Nwanguma, the Executive Director of Rule of Law and Accountability Centre (RULAAC) has called on Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Igbo socio-cultural and political organisation to intervene in the continued detention of Frederick Nwajagu
Nwajagu has been in prison following his arrest in April 2023 for threatening to invite the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to protect Igbo businesses and properties amidst growing threats and attacks from certain ethnic bigots in Lagos.
Nwanguma said Ohanaeze as a organisation which represents and advances the interests of the Igbo people in Nigeria, should take immediate action regarding the continued and unjust detention Nwajagu
According to him, it is deeply concerning that those who made the initial threats for which Nwajagu responded have not faced legal consequences, while he has been left to languish in prison.
“This situation highlights what appears to be a discriminatory application of the law driven by ethnic bias.
“I urge Ohanaeze Ndigbo to intervene on behalf of Nwajagu, advocating for the Lagos State Government to drop all charges against him.
“It is imperative that we stand for justice and equality for all citizens, regardless of their ethnic background,” he said.
The Civil rights advocate said he believed that the voice of Ohanaeze would be a powerful instrument in ensuring fairness and representation for all members of the Igbo community.
