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APC YOUTHS TO EFCC: YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO ARREST BLOGGER

The All Progressives Congress Youth Forum (APYF), on Monday (August 8th, 2016) night accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of abusing its powers under the law by sending its operatives to pick up one of the Forum’s founding members, Mr. Abubakar “Abusidiq” Sidiq Usman, on charges of cyberstalking.

A statement released by the EFCC earlier on Monday claimed that Abusidiq was arrested and questioned on offences that allegedly contravene the Cyber Crime Act.

In a statement signed by Olu Onemola, the the National Public Relations Officer of the Forum, the APYF condemned the filing of spurious charges against Abusidiq, stating that if the EFCC’s actions was left unchecked, it could dent the institutional credibility of the financial watchdog and the perception of the adherence to the rule of law of the entire President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government.

The APYF further stated that it would be utilising all the protections and legal recourses that are available to citizens in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“We will be petitioning the Attorney General of the Federation to call the EFCC and its Chairman to order,” the APYF said, “We will [also] be filing a petition with the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges to express our unease on the abuse of institutional powers by one of Nigeria’s leading institutions.”

The APYF also stated that it would be filing a freedom of speech fundamental rights enforcement under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria against the EFCC and its Acting Chairman — on whose orders the armed operatives acted.

The Forum further called for the immediate and unconditional release of Abusidiq, stating that it intended to see the government fulfil its mandate to fight corruption and impunity, hence, it would be holding the government accountable for all its actions.


Read the Full Statement Below:

CALLING THE EFCC TO ORDER: STATEMENT BY THE APYF ON THE ARREST OF ABUSIDIQ

On Monday, August 8th, 2016, one of the founding members of the All Progressives Congress Youth Forum (APYF), Mr. Abubakar Sidiq Usman (Abusidiq), the founder and owner of the blog abusidiqu.com was picked up from his home by armed operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), purportedly under the orders of the Acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu.

A statement released by the Commission claims that Abusidiq was arrested and questioned on offences that allegedly contravene the Cyber Crime Act.

The APYF wishes to condemn in the strongest possible terms the arrest and filing of spurious charges against Abusidiq, by an agency that has obviously overstepped its jurisdiction and crossed beyond the purview of its responsibilities which are to combat financial and economic crimes.

From the EFCC establishment act, “The Commission is empowered to prevent, investigate, prosecute and penalise economic and financial crimes and is charged with the responsibility of enforcing the provisions of other laws and regulations relating to economic and financial crimes.”

From the aforementioned, the APYF wishes to state in the clearest possible terms that the EFCC lacks the powers to put forward such charges against Abusidiq on the grounds of cyberstalking as it is not within their mandate to do so.

As an organisation that believes firmly in the rule of law, moving forward the APYF will be utilising all the protections and legal recourses that are available to citizens in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

1. We will be petitioning the Attorney General of the Federation to call the EFCC and its Chairman to order - as these allegations if left unchecked can dent the institutional credibility of the Commission in particular, and the perception of the adherence to the rule of law of the entire government.

2. We will be filing a petition with the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges to express our unease on the abuse of institutional powers by one of Nigeria’s leading institutions in the fight against corruption, and to raise questions on the suitability of the Acting Chairman to serve in a confirmed capacity.

3. We will be filing a freedom of speech fundamental rights enforcement under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria against the EFCC and its Acting Chairman — on whose orders the armed operatives acted.

In this regard, the APYF calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Abusidiq, and wishes to reiterate our commitment to seeing this government fulfil its mandate to fight corruption and impunity. Hence, we intend to do so by holding the government accountable for all its actions. Now, and always.


Signed:

Olu Wole Onemola
APYF National Public Relations Officer

The All Progressives Congress Youth Forum (APYF), on Monday (August 8th, 2016) night accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of abusing its powers under the law by sending its operatives to pick up one of the Forum’s founding members, Mr. Abubakar “Abusidiq” Sidiq Usman, on charges of cyberstalking.

Since this man is a diehard Buharist, am thinking this is just a smokescreen to arrest anti Buhari bloggers.

When they start arresting PDP members, they would then use AbuSidiq as an example of Buhari arresting his own. It's all a ploy to arrest PDP bloggers.

Meanwhile, Abusidiq is probably drinking Fura da nono with the presidiot as we speak.

See matter oh

just like buhari has no right to detain nnamdi kanu

Lol.... bloggers now go get sense small

Let there be war in the enemy camp and A battle started in APC camp

Make them arrest hungry bloggers posting fake news since 2900Bc

Cyber stalking?? Wtf's that?

Now that the chicken has come home to roost yall now shouting loool

Confusion everywhere ( in fela's voice)

babanett:


The All Progressives Congress Youth Forum (APYF), on Monday (August 8th, 2016) night accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of abusing its powers under the law by sending its operatives to pick up one of the Forum’s founding members, Mr. Abubakar “Abusidiq” Sidiq Usman, on charges of cyberstalking.

A statement released by the EFCC earlier on Monday claimed that Abusidiq was arrested and questioned on offences that allegedly contravene the Cyber Crime Act.

In a statement signed by Olu Onemola, the the National Public Relations Officer of the Forum, the APYF condemned the filing of spurious charges against Abusidiq, stating that if the EFCC’s actions was left unchecked, it could dent the institutional credibility of the financial watchdog and the perception of the adherence to the rule of law of the entire President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government.

Because he is among the founders of the forum, EFCC will loose credibility.

Efcc have the rights! All you guys are corrupt according to your Messiah PMB!
Una never chi chun tin!!!
#GodblessGEJ for freedom of speech!

arrest every fake blogger.. freedom of speech can not guaranty you freedom after speech...

Lol...they expect a General that overthrew a democratic government to change. Authoritarianism in action

I personally support the arrest of unethical bloggers, that would make the have some iota of professional journalism, for e.g Linda Ikeji decides to dizz whoever she wants and get away with.

Chai

Well AS A PATROTIC NIGERIAN, AND A GOOD RECORD KEEPER , i want to remind you all a quote credited to one of the most Loquacious Nigerian, who happen to be the Governor of one of the state in SOUTH WESTERN NIGERIA. . THOUGH THE QUOTE WAS COPIED FEW MINUTES AGO I STILL HAVE TO PEESENT IT TO U ANYWAY..



''those who elect buari as president will end up as casualties of his govt''.
''those who brought d beast to power will end up in d belle of d beast''. - Prophet Fayose.

EFCC turned blind eyes to budget padding and harassing blogger!. .. .. .. .. this only happens in buhari's regime.

Hmmm
I hope he gets released soon

Welcome to Nigeria where cyberstalking. is a punishable offence while budget padding is a non-punishable offence.

I just want to remind our Leaders that NO MATTER HOW WEALTHY & POWERFUL YOU ARE, YOU'LL ACCOUNT FOR YOUR DEEDS BEFORE ALMIGHTY GOD THAT CAN NEVER BE BRIBED

Okupe cursed that chronic ZOMBIE

You have freedom of speech but freedom after speech,that I cannot guarantee you:-Gen muhammadu Buhari Dictator

So some people still they call them self APC youth

APC govt practising ''Animal Farm'' principle even among demselves.
Case in point:
buratai savings account (an APC member) was indicted for using stolen funds to buy properties in dubai, yet he was never arrested.
while an unknown entity sadiq (buari supporter) was arrested for writting articles against magu.
two APC members, one friend of buari cassandra, d oda just a common APC member.

EFFC they have become toothless bulldog, Have they forgotten their work description? Ribadu needs to give the current chairman orientations, on work descriptions and activities of efcc

Ok

I dey laugh oooo.

Nigerians are jokers


A PC youth


Laffin in Swahili

APC members talking rubbish since it's foundation, even jagaban done turn ekukeban