[b]18 Nigerians face execution in Indonesia
From NWABUEZE OKONKWO, Onitsha
Friday, April 30, 2010


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Eighteen Nigerians who were condemned to death by the Indonesian judiciary in 2008 for their alleged various criminal offences, including drug peddling and other related offences, may be executed in Indonesia between June and August, this year.

The convicts had been slated for execution in Indonesia on September 28, 2008, shortly after the Ramadan feast of Indonesians, but Nigeria’s high powered delegation, comprising the then Minister of Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora and some Senators visited Indonesia and opened discussions between the Nigerian and Indonesian governments on the fate of the convicts.

The Indonesian government had condemned a total of 21 Nigerians to death, sentenced four to life imprisonment and eight others to various jail terms, ranging from 11 to 18 years.
Out of the 21 condemned Nigerians, two of them, Samuel Iwuchukwu Okoye, and Hassan Anthony Nwaolisa, had already been executed on June 28, 2008, while another, Augustine Celo Ogbonna, died in prison custody in September, 2008.

In a strongly worded petition to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Ewa, Chairman of House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, dated April 22, 2010, a copy of which was made available to Daily Sun yesterday in Onitsha, Anambra State, an Onitsha-based human rights lawyer, Barrister Melly Chukwuemeka Eze, is appealing to the National Assembly to take concrete steps with a view to getting reprieve for the condemned Nigerians.

Eze, in the petition entitled: “Shocking revelation from Indonesian Prisons: Execution of 18 Nigerians scheduled for between June and August, 2010,” noted that most shockingly, he learnt from the prisoners that those on death row might be executed anytime between June and August this year if no further diplomatic efforts and pressure were mounted on Indonesian authorities.
According to Eze, “I have it on good and reliable authority that officials of Indonesian government who opened discussions with the Nigerian delegation are now expressing disappointment over an apparent display of unseriousness on the part of Nigerian government over the diplomatic move already initiated by Nigerian government officials”.

The human rights lawyer recalled that his earlier petition to the Presidency, National Assembly and the Foreign Affairs Ministry in October, 2008 in respect of the 18 Nigerians on death row and others serving various jail terms in Indonesia had attracted reactions from Senator Uche Chukwumerije, who moved a motion on the floor of the Senate to that effect.

He also recalled that his earlier petition had attracted the attention of the foreign affairs minister who sent a high powered delegation to Indonesia to mediate on behalf of the convicts and other prisoners, numbering 50, serving various jail terms in Indonesia, with the minister himself as part of the delegation.

He recalled that the Nigerian delegation had returned with a strong hope of change of heart by the Indonesian authorities, which prompted Dabiri-Ewa to grant a press interview where she assured Nigerians that the Nigerian government was committed to doing everything possible to address the plight of those Nigerians, adding that the Senate President also wrote him personally, promising that the issue would be addressed, just as Senator Chukwumerije personally wrote.
He expressed the fear that government might not have taken any further steps to get reprieve for these Nigerians, nearly two years after.

He gave the names of those on death row as Kingsley Okonkwo, Michael Titus Igwe (Real name-Izuchukwu F. Ezimoha), Uchenna Cajethan Onyenworo, Ekperedike S. Olekama, Adam Wilson (real name-Emmanuel Okari), Hillary K. Chimezie, Eugene Ape and Humphery Ejike.
Others on the death row are Okwudili Ayotaeze, Obinna Nwajiagu, Daniel Enemuo, Fredrick Lutter (Real name-Benjamin Obiora), Sylvester Nwaolisa, Gabriel Nnadi, Dennis Anumona and Ikenna Ezenwune, while Stephen Rashid, Joseph Ndaba, Ken Michael and Obinna George are currently serving life imprisonment.

He disclosed that most of the convicts, who are currently languishing in Nusakambagan Island prisons in Jarkata and other parts of Indonesia, were arrested shortly on arrival to the country and without them hearing Indonesian language, they were sentenced to death, without allowing them to take plea or have fair representation from legal practitioners.

Giving an instance of one of the convicts who was arrested with an Indonesian who had since been released, and another one who was arrested in a hotel where a bag of heroin was dumped by unknown persons, who was later arrested, the human rights lawyer saidthe worst part of the whole issue was that the Indonesian government said for their cases to be reviewed, each of the convicts must pay between $15,000 to $20,000 US Dollars.[/b]

A very shocking and distressing situation. I am so angry with our government. although all efforts must be channeled towards getting them a reprieve, i must hasten to say without any doubt in my mind that the Indonesian government could not care about these brothers because they know that our government don't care about us. The question on my mind is what the hell are my people going to Indonesia and why? Obviously the poor situation of things in Nigeria culminating in the absolute respect of the citizens by the ruling class is forcing us to seek greener pastures in places where even the devil will fear to go.
I hate to pour scorns on people but i must say that if our Representatives do nothing and these brothers are executed, their blood and the hardships of all their families and generations will be on their heads and they will never know peace in their own lives. This is not a time for delays or GMG before i act attitude. I once arrived a destination with an American citizen who was denied entry and rather arrested at an airport. he refused to submit to arrest without seeing his ambassador. one simple call to his embassy they were there threatening hell, stone and thunder and this applies to Britain. so why not us Nigerians, are the lives of these people worth more than ours? I am really really angered and will email any member of the house of rep and senate plus some human rights groups after this.

All these Igbo imbeciles should be careful how they sully Igbo hard-earned reputation. Should they continue in their disgraceful ways, I will not hesistate to recommend them for perpetual incapacitation. Hahahaha

LOL lots of igbo people there- representing Nigeria well in the drug industry haha

^^^^
At least they go into it as adults and of their own freewill quite unlike the Yoruba couple who have used their twin kids for drug. That is initiation into the real deal. Those kids would be barons when they become adults. Hahhaha

1 or 2exclusive case of children vs people renowned for selling drugs- compare

The Igbo have created a reputation for themselves for carrying drugs- nothing can change that until theys stop. This is not comparing them to "Yoruba people"

Darn these Igbos! They deserve only death for bringing shame to our people.  Why go to this Muslim country?

Igbo men pushing drugs, Igbo women becoming ashawo! This disgusts me. I cannot defend my people when fools like this are running around.

I bet you they are from Ngwaland!!!  That lawless society!!!

^ LOL, or they are just doing it because that they are the only way they can survive- and make money in an inherently racist society like indonesia. Do not judge until you are in people's shoes.

Sefago

Do you know where 80% of female drug pushers in Nigeria come from?
Igbo males are in charge while Yoruba females (and now children) are in charge

mekusxxx:

Sefago

Do you know where 80% of female drug pushers in Nigeria come from?
Igbo males are in charge while Yoruba females (and now children) are in charge

Dont be silly- who cares about drug pushers in naija- we are talking about international drug rings hehe

Tarnishing ur reputation abroad is a bigger issue than anything else

Sefago,

Yoruba women are international drug pushers. Do you want evidence?

SEFAGO:

^ LOL, or they are just doing it because that they are the only way they can survive- and make money in an inherently racist society like indonesia. Do not judge until you are in people's shoes.  

I don't care where these Igbo dogs came from. They deserve the death they are going to get. Tarnishing the Igbo name with their nonsense. They should know when they go to these Asian countries that it will mean only death.

Yoruba granny drug courier

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-434565.0.html

EzeUche:

I don't care where these Igbo dogs came from. They deserve the death they are going to get. Tarnishing the Igbo name with their nonsense. They should know when they go to these Asian countries that it will mean only death.

Really- living ur prolly comfortable life u dey judge people- no matter what?

mekusxxx:

Yoruba granny drug courier

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-434565.0.html

Was waiting for u to put up one of ur links- got no time, one granny vs an established people does not mean much. Anyways i got better things to do than ethnic sterotyping today

SEFAGO:

Really- living your prolly comfortable life u dey judge people- no matter what?

Who cares what kind of life they live. At least I live my life with dignity. I have more respect for the poor farmer, who is struggling to take care of his family, than someone who sells drugs in order to get rich quick. These people have no morals.

EzeUche:

Who cares what kind of life they live. At least I live my life with dignity. I have more respect for the poor farmer, who is struggling to take care of his family, than someone who sells drugs in order to get rich quick. These people have no morals.

As a result of your background and degree of socialization- of course you cannot imagine selling drugs; you have not experienced much in your life to give you an air of desperation

People are actually alright with this? Igbo, Yoruba, Ibibio, their tribe is irrelevant and doesn't mean they should die for being a 'disgrace'. No one seems to care that Indonesian nationals are let go for drug offenses while their brothers are condemned to death without legal representation of any kind. And, to add insult to injury, the Indonesian government is outright asking for a bribe to even hear their cases! Where's the outrage? The human rights implications are immense and we have people saying they should die because they've shamed Igbos. I mean, really? I pray you are never held in another country and denied legal aid.

You guys are arguing like kids, igbo this, yoruba this, Igbo is badder, yoruba is the baddest,

WTF grow up, mekuxxx and SEFAGO should be ignored,

All these Anambra boys, dragging the igbo name to mud !

frosbel:

All these Anambra boys, dragging the igbo name to mud !

how do u know they are from anambra?

frosbel:

All these Anambra boys, dragging the igbo name to mud !

First time in my life seeing Igbo Dudes denying themselves




When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her. John 8:7

WHAT WONT IBO MEN DO FOR MONEY??!!? THEY EVEN HAVE GAY  S. . EX IN THE VATICAN!!! YALL GOING TO HELL!!!

If it will be carried out , make dem start to they pray for forgiveness of sins.

Na wah o. Lessons for people who wan carry dangerous substance

Sometimes you feel sorry for these guys.

But remember every country has laws and these laws have to be implemented as a deterrent to others.

Now I personally pray that they are given clemency , but think about it. These drug dealers are responsible for the destruction of uncountable young lives both in Africa and the west.

When they are selling their drugs they could care less about the amount of harm they cause others, so in a way its nemesis.

Sad though.

Erelu_Y:

Whenever you hear this kind of news, before you hear the name of the perpetrator, one can always bet it's an Igbo name. Why is this very very predominant amongst the Igbos lads and lasses. Traditionally, I respect the Igbos for their industriousness and creativity, but what's happening these days?



Who's Who in the Drug Peddling Hall of Shame.


1.   Osonwa Okey Noberts, 37-year- old man (http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90855/6915525.html )


2.   Ngozi Eneh, a 36-year-old mother of three (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8239390.stm )


3.   Vivian Chioma Metu, a 39-year-old woman (http://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/03/25/woman-39-conceals-1-5kg-of-heroine-inside-hair/ )


4.   Stanley Nwanne Igbokaeze, a 47-year- old man (DOB 30 09 61) (http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2009/july/nigerian-man-charged-in-drugs )


Please, feel free to add other names to this list, indicating your source(s).

Not fair to say this is specifically an Igbo phenomenon.

Each tribe has its places of interest for trade both illegal and legal, and they try to protect the market from others.

Whichever way you look at it though, Nigerians are doing a very good job of tarnishing our already battered image abroad.

All the world sees is Nigeria not Igbo, Hausa or Yoruba.

Nna,some of my people dey find money with red eye like fire spitting dragons,they just love money more than life like fools.

What is the point of money if you can't live?Money is nothing,it is mere paper,what matters is what the brain can think of and inculcate.

It is the sturbborn and foolish flies that follows dead to the grave.AN ISLAMIC STATE LIKE INDONESIA IS A MAD COUNTRY AS ALWAYS,GOING THERE KNOWINGLY WITH HARD DRUGS IS LIKE DARING DEATH.

So sad, so sad.
All you folks talking trash, you don't know what it is growing up in Nigeria with no one to pull you up!
Some of you are living in abroad; some are from rich families or someone to help you.
Do you know what is means for your mother to sell green leave to train you up to University only for you to end up jobless and hopeless?
I bet you, when this drive to raise some money and come back to Nigeria and start a business dies, what we’ll have left is high level of SUICIDE, it won't be long.

very sad, i hope they are able to commute their sentences to deportation or adopt a more lenient stand, while there is life there is hope

redsun:

Nna,some of my people dey find money with red eye like fire spitting dragons,they just love money more than life like fools.

What is the point of money if you can't live?Money is nothing,it is mere paper,what matters is what the brain can think of and inculcate.

True, however the mistake has been made, i'm so sure if they are spared,they would kill anyone who dares bring up the phrase "Hard drugs" around them

deport to where? abeg jare execute them aint no room in naija

I dont know what is so sad about this- na regular ting.

Nna men when there is no federal presence in the east, boys over there are in desperate need of ego, Federal govt aint interested in the east (no qualms) but umu nwoke choru rie ini, man must wak.

Can someone please tell me one federal parastatal based in the east. I know plenty of federal govt parastatals in the SS, SW, N etc