Sowore demands release of detained FIJ journalist Ojukwu

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AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, demands the immediate release of FIJ journalist Daniel Ojukwu, who was remanded in Kuje prison over cybercrime Read More:…

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has demanded the immediate release of Foundation for Investigative Journalism reporter, Daniel Ojukwu, who was remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja on Tuesday.

Sowore made the demand in a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, expressing concern over the prolonged detention of journalists and the time taken by courts to hear bail applications.

The human rights activist also criticised the decision of the Federal High Court in Abuja to remand Ojukwu until December 1, 2026, when his bail application is scheduled to be heard.

Ojukwu had pleaded not guilty to a 12-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime offences, including cyberstalking.

The charge, dated December 19, 2024, is marked FHC/ABJ/CR/486/2024. Former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is listed as the complainant, while Ojukwu and FIJ founder, Fisayo Soyombo, are the defendants.

According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleged that the journalists conspired to commit cyberstalking and transmitted reports published on the FIJ website that allegedly placed presidential aide, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, in fear of death, violence or bodily harm.

Orelope-Adefulire served as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in Lagos State from 2003 to 2011 before becoming Deputy Governor between 2011 and 2015, during which she also oversaw the ministry.

She later served as SSA to former President Muhammadu Buhari on Sustainable Development Goals and was retained in the position by Tinubu.

She was Buhari’s aide when the incident that led to the case occurred.

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