It was revealed on Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 that former
militant and Niger Delta activist, Mujahid Dokubo-Asari was arrested in
Cotonou, Benin Republic. It was speculated that his arrest and detention must
politically motivated, designed to keep him out of political issues in Nigeria
as 2015 elections approach.
His Lawyer, Festus Keyamo has however, confirmed that his
detention is politically motivated. Read his comment below:
“We want to emphasize that Alhaji Dokubo-Asari carries on
legitimate business and has been living partly in Benin Republic for many years
now. In fact, he owns houses, schools and an academy in that country.
“Mr. Dokubo-Asari’s detention is politically motivated and a
bid by unidentified individual working with the Beninoise authorities to keep
him away as 2015 approaches.
“Mr. Dokubo-Asari is a staunch supporter of President
Goodluck Jonathan and has promised to make the country ungovernable if the
president is not re-elected in the 2015 presidential election.
“Nigerian government should immediately intervene and ensure
that no harm befalls Alhaji Dokubo-Asari and to use all diplomatic means to
secure his immediate release and safe return to Nigeria.”
Mr. Dokubo-Asari recently adopted Benin Republic
citizenship.
5 Comments
Naija politics is so deep in dirty fings
ReplyDeleteHe will be released either now or afta election. Lolz!
ReplyDeleteAre they afraid that Asari can instigate war?
ReplyDeleteAsari is a suporter of fg, so who arrested him? The same fg? I don't undastand it at all.
ReplyDeleteThey shud do the right thing for nig abeg
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