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Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by toksdam(m): 12:51pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
A businessman, Tonye Okio, spent his Christmas and will start the New Year at a Bayelsa prison for allegedly criticizing the Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, on his Facebook account. Mr. Okio, who was also a former Abuja Liaison officer for Bayelsa State, was arrested on October 26 at his Abuja residence. He was subsequently blindfolded and driven to Bayelsa by the Special Investigation Bureau, SIB. The police also stripped Mr. Okio of his mobile gadgets and all postings on his Facebook account, ‘Tonye Okio’, about Mr. Dickson was deleted. Two days after his arrest, the Bayelsa police released a statement that Mr. Okio was arrested for seditious publications against the Bayelsa governor. “This is to inform the general public and the good people of Bayelsa State in particular that the Bayelsa police command has succeeded in apprehending one Tonye Okio ‘M’ of Otiokpoti, Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State for the offence of seditious publications. “The suspects whose syndicate members are now at large will be appropriately arraigned in court when investigation is complete,” the police said. The police then detained Mr. Okio for 10 days without trial. Mr. Okio’s lawyer subsequently filed a case at a Bayelsa High Court demanding his fundamental rights be obeyed and he be charged to court if he has indeed done anything wrong. A day before his fundamental rights case was to be heard, the police on November 5charged the victim before a Magistrate Court for defamatory publication against the Bayelsa governor. After taking his plea, the Magistrate Court adjourned the case to November 21 for trial. When the case came up on November, 21, the magistrate court granted Mr. Okio, an aide to ex-Bayelsa governor, Timipriye Sylva, bail in what a civil society activist described as ‘ridiculous conditions.’ The bail conditions included N5 million with one surety in like sum who must be a permanent secretary in the state and resident within the court’s jurisdiction. Following the ruling, the victim’s lawyer, Doueyi Fiderikumo, prayed the court that it would be impossible to satisfy the condition because the complainant was the state governor who he suspected must have threatened most permanent secretaries in the state. Sources close to the Bayelsa State government also told PREMIUM TIMES that no permanent secretary under the state’s employ dare stand as surety for Mr. Okio out of fear of the governor. Although an application was filed at the Nembe Division of the Bayelsa High Court in the state to demand a variation in the bail conditions, the court reportedly fixed three consecutive days for hearing and was unable sit on any of those days. A ruling on the review of bail application was slated for December but was again adjourned by the presiding judge, J. Buofini. On the said date, the judge through the court’s registrar notified counsels that the ruling on the bail review application was not ready; and therefore the case was adjourned tillJanuary 20. http://premiumtimesng.com/news/152138-man-detained-two-months-allegedly-criticising-bayelsa-governor-facebook.html |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by hardywaltz(m): 1:03pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
Seraki Dickson is a dimwit who can't stand the slightest desenting view. 13 Likes |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by Tintinix: 3:43pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
Liason officer for a state... What are u liasing? This is one of the reasons I totally dub my hat for GEJ for his Patience! Ha his wife From what I read.. They are using all sorts of legalities to keep him detained. Sorry oh! 1 Like |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by PAGAN9JA(m): 4:02pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
ATR was considered as the direct opposite of Christianity, which needed to be eradicated. This was at a time when human societies judged from a Western perspective – which was the yardstick of normality – were divided in two types: Western – Non-Western Civilized – Primitive Logical – Prelogical Healthy – Sick, Evil, Savage . Africans, therefore, were widely considered as people with inferior forms of religion and logic. The alleged cultural superiority of Europe led many missionaries not only to bring the Christian faith, but also Western culture, at the expense of local cultures and religious traditions. 1 Like |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by Nobody: 4:02pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by Cahmegga: 4:03pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
He has to be apprehended, before he does an "Egypt" on Bayelsa state 1 Like |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by ctman(m): 4:04pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
[color=#000099][/color] i dnt belive this. |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by ibromugaga(m): 4:04pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
FTC wats d topic about sef? |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by donphilopus: 4:04pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
Henry Seriaki Dickson is just a big Nitwit! Detaining your critics won't solve your problems. 7 Likes |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by kambili999(f): 4:05pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
ewo |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by donphilopus: 4:05pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
ibromugaga: FTC wats d topic about sef?Your see your life?? 1 Like |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by phaat(m): 4:06pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
u s e e u r l i f e |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by Jensenelizz(m): 4:07pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
Thread was so long I didn't even bother to go tru it......... Secondly,is it just me or is dis PAGAN 9JA dude weird......cus Im dey talk off key sometimes.... 2 Likes |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by Lilimax(f): 4:10pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
Are they saying there is no more freedom of speech and expression? |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by goldenspoon: 4:11pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
is this news OP u dey fall your hand oo 1 Like
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Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by Ifywealth(f): 4:11pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
Who go save naija frm dis so call leaders,is dis democracy or military regime! He should live fcbk and other social network 1 Like |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by Agent8706(m): 4:12pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
Abuse of freedom of speech. That you have the right and means to voice your opinion doesn't mean that you should do so foolishly. 2 Likes |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by Smily202(m): 4:12pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
Freedom of speech indeed...... ]crying for 9ja |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by Jensenelizz(m): 4:12pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
Lilimax: Are they saying there is no more freedom of speech and expression?yes............welcome to 9ja.... |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by oduaboy1: 4:12pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
Seriake dickson is a good student of his lord and master Jonathan 2 Likes |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by MEILYN(m): 4:12pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
The guy mouth no dey stay one place? Your criticism wont change anything. Now you see? Your mouth don make you lose 5miillion 1 Like |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by Sowhizy(f): 4:13pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
Dahz crazy |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by OgologoDimkpa: 4:14pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
The man was arrested for criticizing the Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, on his Facebook account . If this is the case, thousands of APC e-rats/ e-warriors ought to be languishing in various prisons for criticizing GEJ 1 Like |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by koboko69: 4:14pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
What do u expect when we have political bullies in the arm of governmet. Bayelsans...progressives are coming to set you free come 2015! |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by Orikinla(m): 4:14pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
But non Bayelsans can criticize him and "waka pass" without harassment. 1 Like |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by Jensenelizz(m): 4:14pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
Ifywealth: Who go save naija frm dis so call leaders,me..........wait make I wear leggings and pant,,then con tie wrapper for neck dey call my self 9jaman 1 Like |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by Decryptor(m): 4:15pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
This is just a sample of what will start happening to dimwits who abuse and insult GEJ forgetting that their NL profile or past comments/threads has a tinge of their contact information. By the time the FG will begin a "cleansing" on Nairaland, Buhari, Tinubu or even Obama will not save you when you will be given the "Okio treatment". 2 Likes |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by DAY12(m): 4:15pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
Fresh Air till 2019 Haters gonna hate 1 Like |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by Agent8706(m): 4:16pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
ibromugaga: FTC wats d topic about sef?Someone should pls pour hot water on ibromugaga to wake him up from his sleep |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by ichommy(m): 4:17pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
DAY11.: Lol, I tot they cancelled the law? |
Re: Man Detained For Allegedly Criticising Bayelsa Governor On Facebook by ichommy(m): 4:18pm On Dec 27, 2013 |
Decryptor: This is just a sample of what will start happening to dimwits who abuse and insult GEJ forgetting that their NL profile or past comments/threads has a tinge of their contact information. |
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