Silenced in Kogi: Farouk Onimisi’s Arrest and the Threat to Free Speech

A worrying moment has arrived in Kogi State as the reported arrest of Farouk Onimisi raises alarms about the misuse of public power. His family says he was picked up in Abuja, taken to Lokoja, and forced to write a statement over a protest he claims no part in. They point to the state Accountant General as the driving force behind this intimidation. Many young people in the state now fear that speaking out against the APC government can lead to harassment or arrest. This tactic smacks of political bullying rather than proper governance. If Farouk did wrong, evidence should be presented openly. If not, those responsible must be held to account. Kogi must choose to be governed by law, not ruled by fear.

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