Read the statement below...
Yesterday’s arrest of a blogger, Mr. Abubakar Usman Sidiq by operatives
of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has drawn reactions from
several young Nigerians from all works of live.
A large majority of this demographic group whom our organization, the
League of Progressives Ambassadors of Nigeria (LEPAN) represent have
described the arrest of Mr. Sidiq as a threat to free speech among
others. Young Nigerians are also concerned about the style of arrest, abuse of
powers and the response of government to the issue, which has been
disavowed by the general public.
In a democracy, the rule of law and impartial justice is the defense of a
legal citizen.
The adherence to the separation of powers and due respect of
constitutional human rights should be the pursuit of a legitimate
government.
The arrest of Abubakar Usman Sidiq in the early hours of Monday 8th
August 2016 has further alienated the people from the government, which
ought to be more focused on fostering trust.
The EFCC stated in a press release via its spokesman, Mr. Wilson
Uwujaren that it has arrested the popular blogger accusing him of
‘cyberstalking in violation of the cyber crimes act of Nigeria’ and
citing an article published by the blogger about the commission’s
Chairman.
An individual in authority must not use state powers abusively in
addressing a discontent.
LEPAN believes the law must take its due course in the matter. However,
the government has acted in a reckless and unlawful manner on several
counts:
1. Violation of the rule of law as section 45 sub-section 1 of the Cyber
crimes act clearly states the process to arrest and detaining alleged
offenders.
2. Violation of the freedom of expression by impeding on Mr. Abubakar’s
right to express his opinions according to Section 39 sub-section 1 of
the Nigerian constitution.
3. Violation of Jurisdiction as Section 6 and 7 of the Economic and
financial Crimes commission establishment act of 2004 clearly outlines
the powers of the commission.
This is a threat to the fundamental rights of every Nigerian to free speech and it must be duly addressed.
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