Lawyers Give 12-Hour Ultimatum for Release of Enenche, Abraham
By Roseline Okafor, Nasarawa
Idoma lawyers are advocating for the release of Obonyilo Peter Enenche and Abraham Daniel, who have been detained at the Keffi Correctional Services for 23 days without formal charges.
Their detention follows allegations of cyberbullying and defamation against Pastor Paul Enenche, which have sparked significant controversy and legal disputes.
On January 30, 2025, a First Information Report (FIR) was filed against them, detailing charges of criminal conspiracy, cyberstalking, and defamation related to their activities on social media.
Despite their not guilty pleas, the case has faced delays, with a court hearing set for February 7, 2025, to address a bail motion.
The lawyers argue that the prolonged detention without charges violates legal standards and due process rights
The lawyers, led by human rights activist Barrister Amufu Alexander Owobi, condemn the detention as a breach of the law and the accused persons’ fundamental human rights.
The allegations against Enenche and Abraham cannot be verified under the Nigerian constitution, and the lawyers argue that the police claim of having a court order to detain the accused is questionable, as the matter was not taken before a court.
The situation is believed to have political undertones connected to the 2023 general election, involving former President Muhammadu Buhari, Peter Obi, and current President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The lawyers have given the concerned authorities 12 hours to release the suspects or face a “legal war.”
It’s worth noting that Enenche and Abraham had previously accused Pastor Paul Enenche, the General Overseer of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, of presiding over fake prophecies, sparking public discourse.
