Amnesty International declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo prisoners of conscience

Amnesty International has declared three detained Nigerian activists and journalists as prisoners of conscience.

Mr Jalingo, a journalist, is being detained in Cross River for writing an article critical of the state government. Omoyele Sowore, Olawale Bakare and Agba Jalingo have been in detention since August 2019 simply for expressing views critical of the government. Despite meeting the stringent bail conditions, Nigeria’s State Security Service has continued to refuse to obey a court order to release Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare. Agba Jalingo’s bail applications have been repeatedly and unjustifiably rejected.

The authorities must stop using the security agents and judiciary as a tool for persecuting people who voice dissenting opinions, challenge abuse and call for accountability. Agba Jalingo was abducted from his home in Lagos and driven more than 766 km by road to Calabar in Cross River State after writing a series of articles critical of the Cross River State Government, his home state. He faces charges of treason and terrorism and if convicted, he could face up to life in prison or the death penalty.

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