Outrage mounts over the prolonged detention of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, by Nigerian police. The arrest follows a petition linked to FIJ's coverage of alleged financial mismanagement. Critics decry the infringement on press freedom and demand Ojukwu's immediate release.
The prolonged detention of Daniel Ojukwu, a reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has sparked outrage among activists, media stakeholders, and Nigerians. Despite assurances from the police that the journalist's bail conditions have been served, concerns persist over the arbitrary nature of his detention.
Allegations suggest that a Senior Advocate of Nigeria initiated the petition leading to Ojukwu's arrest, following FIJ's investigative reporting on financial mismanagement within the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals.
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has raised concerns about the involvement of political figures in Ojukwu's detention, highlighting the need for transparency and adherence to due process.
The Nigeria Guild of Editors and civil society groups have condemned the prolonged detention, emphasizing the importance of press freedom in a democratic society. As pressure mounts for Ojukwu's release, questions linger about the legality of his detention under Nigeria's Cybercrime Act and the broader implications for journalism and democracy.
