Omoyele Sowore has urged the Nigeria Police Force to release three individuals arrested over alleged defamatory reports involving Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA)
In a Facebook post on Monday, Sowore argued that reporting claims about a public figure’s marital status should not be treated as a criminal offence that justifies arrest or detention.
“We must continue to remind the Nigerian Nigeria Police Force… that it is not a criminal offense warranting arrest or detention for bloggers to report that @TonyOElumelu, Chairman of @UBAGroup, has reportedly divorced his wife,” he wrote.
He added that such issues fall under civil law and do not warrant police intervention.
“At most, such a matter falls within the realm of civil law and does not justify police action or repression. The @PoliceNG must therefore immediately release Kingsley Akunemeihe (@Directorkem), Chigozie Success Ihebom, and John Surpruchi Nwanorue (@problemchimky),” he stated.
Sowore’s reaction came after UBA issued a statement denying viral reports claiming Elumelu had divorced his wife, Awele.
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