BREAKING: Nigerian authorities must immediately and unconditionally free journalist Rotimi Jolayemi who is arbitrarily detained for allegedly criticising Mr Lai Mohammed, minister of information.
The authorities must probe allegations that his wife Dorca, has been ill-treated.
We'll pursue appropriate legal action if Mr Jolayemi is not immediately released.
Keeping critics locked up is illegal and unconstitutional.
Nigeria cannot claim to respect the rule of law when politicians continue to target critics and journalists for exercising their rights.
Jolayemi’s arrest is worrying but shows the increasing attacks, threats, and intimidation of journalists and independent media in Nigeria.
Attacks on journalists will continue to have a chilling effect on the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and other rights.
Nigerian officials should stop using the Cybercrime Act to stifle freedom of expression in the country.
@UN_SPExperts @davidakaye have stated that public figures, including those exercising the highest political authority, may be subject to criticism. The fact that some forms of expression are considered to be insulting to a public figure is not sufficient to justify penalties.
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