Wole Soyinka Raises Concerns Over Safety Of Former Minister Agunloye In Prison

Wole Soyinka Raises Concerns Over Safety Of Former Minister Agunloye In Prison....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Renowned Nigerian Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has expressed apprehension regarding the safety of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, currently held in Kuje prison. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently arraigned Agunloye at an Abuja High Court on charges of fraud, subsequently ordering his remand in prison…….CONTINUE READING

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Soyinka, in a statement through his spokesperson, Jahman Anikulapo, drew attention to the historical context of political violence, notably the unresolved murder of late Bola Ige. Citing Ige’s case, Soyinka emphasized that the perpetrators of the crime remain unidentified. Expressing concern for Agunloye, a key witness in the Ige case, Soyinka warned of the potential danger Agunloye might face while in detention.

The Nobel laureate reminded the nation of his previous assertions linking Bola Ige’s murder to the Mambilla scam, highlighting Agunloye’s collaborative efforts with him in unveiling the truth behind Ige’s killing. Soyinka cautioned against underestimating the possibility of powerful interests seeking to inflict harm on Agunloye, echoing the fate of Bola Ige.

Soyinka’s statement served as a strong warning to the government, emphasizing that any harm befalling Agunloye while in custody would not go unnoticed. He stressed that such an incident would be interpreted as a clear and unambiguous signal, echoing the need for heightened vigilance and protection for the pivotal witness.

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