By Omodele Adigun
The FCT Police Command has been accused of detaining an activist, Fejiro Oliver, for insulting Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
The allegation was made by the Network Against Corruption and Anti-Drug Trafficking (NACAT) in a statement issued on Saturday, by its operations manager, Stanley Ugagbe.
Ugagbe condemned the alleged “unlawful and unconstitutional” arrest, adding that Oliver, a critic of the Delta state government, was arrested by the police on Thursday in Abuja on the instructions of the governor.
The statement reads, “This is not just an unlawful detention, it is a brazen act of political persecution aimed at silencing a fearless voice against corruption.
“Mr Oliver is a renowned journalist, whistleblower, and anti-corruption advocate whose investigative work has exposed deep-seated corruption and abuse of office at various levels of government.
“NACAT reiterates that his arrest represents a broader threat to civil liberties, freedom of the press and expression, and democratic accountability in Nigeria.
“The continued illegal detention of Mr Oliver marks a dangerous turning point. It is an attack not only on him as an individual, but on the fundamental rights of every Nigerian.
“When those who speak truth to power are criminalised, democracy itself is under siege. This kind of executive overreach and lawlessness must not be allowed to stand. The police should be guardians of the law, not enforcers of political vendettas.
“The world must not look away. The Delta state government must be held accountable for this blatant abuse of power. Today it is Fejiro Oliver, tomorrow it could be anyone who dares to speak out.”
Ugagbe demanded “immediate and unconditional release of Oliver from unlawful detention”, adding that the rights of citizens must not be trampled upon.
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