We condemn in its entirety, the arrest and detention of Precious Chikwendu, wife of Chief Femi Fani- Kayode, former Spokesperson of the PDP Presidential Campaign
Organization (PDP-PCO) on October 17, 2016 by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
She was arrested along with her 8 months old son, Aragorn, and would have been detained but for the timely intervention of Governor Ayo Fayose.
This action represents a new low in
the Federal Government’s resolve to
harass and persecute real and
perceived enemies of the Buhari
Administration under the guise of an
anti-corruption crusade.
It is reprehensible for the
Government to attack members of
the families of its perceived enemies,
especially wives and children, for any
reason whatsoever.
In addition to freezing Chief Fani-
Kayode’s accounts, the Federal
Government has ordered the
freezing of accounts of his wife,
Precious Chikwendu, several of which
were opened and operated long
before their marriage. These
accounts have been frozen for no
reason other than her marriage to
Chief Fani-Kayode.
The Buhari Administration cannot,
and must not be allowed to continue
the violation of the constitutional
rights and freedom of the Nigerian
people. This sort of tyranny must not
be allowed to continue unchecked.
We have advised the family to
approach the Courts and enforce
their legal rights in this matter.
May God bless Nigeria.
Signed:
Prince Dayo Adeyeye
National Publicity Secretary
