Johnson Atseleghe Must Not Go Free - Curtis Ugbo

BY ROSEMARY OKODUWA

The Benin Solidarity Movement (BSM) has expressed optimism that they would get good justice over the ongoing alleged kidnap and murder case instituted against one Johnson Atseleghe, the Iyatsere of Warri who was recently  granted bail at the Criminal Court 1 Benin City.

In a press briefing in Benin City, the President of the Benin Solidarity Movement (BSM) also known as a socio- cultural pressure group, Elder Comrade Curtis Eghosa Ugbo called on his team to fellow the part of peace, adding that granting the suspect, Johnson Atseleghe bail does not stop him from facing the wrath of the law in the cases of conspiracy, kidnapping and murder that is currently before the court.

He averred that he is confidence the  family of the victims will get justice, as the court remain the last hope of the common man.

"The Benin Solidarity Movement (BSM) worldwide is  not in contention  about the bail granted  Johnson Atseleghe, by Criminal Court 1 in Benin over alleged kidnap and murder case, but our concern is to ensuring that the suspect is made to face the full wrath of the law if found guilty the charges brought against him.

"We have total confidence in our judicial system, we also know that there is no way Johnson Atseleghe would manipulate the judicial system because ones you have committed an offence that is punishable by law, such person must be made to face the full weight of the law.

"The Benin Solidarity Movement (BSM) is registered and fully recognised by the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Oba of Benin Palace and the Edo State Government. As human activism, we are totally committed to the service of humanity also fighting for freedom of the oppressed in our society particularly Edo people.

"We also want to appeal to Nigeria Judicial Council (NJC) to carry out their responsibility by ensuring speedy trial of cases. We, as a body will not rest in our oars until we get justice in this case. We have also decided to petition the NJC over this murder cases and the need for us to justice. Our stand is that the suspect, Johnson Atseleghe must not be allowed to go free. We are ready to pursue the case to the end until the families of the victims get justice," he said 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

EDO 2024:- Esan people must look beyond personal interest to make the "Esan Agenda" fly.

Image
  There is every indication that the unguarded spirited moves in certain quarters, to present a common candidate for Edo Central, to succeed the incumbent Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, come 2024 Governorship Election, will spell doom for the entire Esan Agenda. This is so because the emerging political reality or permutations no longer favour featuring an Esan indigene to queue behind Governor Goodwin Obaseki, from outside his direct influence.  The point being made here is that it is no longer tenable for political godfathers to force their candidates on the people of Edo State, given the way and manner the current Edo State Governor was able to roll back the political clock that eventually resulted in his favour. In succeeding to demystify the once potent political influence of the godfathers in Edo State, Governor Goodwin Obaseki has historically set an interesting precedent. This is the fact of the matter: no known political godfathers in Edo State can...
Read more

Edo 2024: Crisis Brew in Edo APC Over Oshiomhole's Endoresement of Preferred Candidate

Image
The All Progressives Congress, APC in Edo State may be heading into the September 21, 2024 Governorship election as a divided party, if the romours of imposition of Mr. Dennis Idahosa as his preferred candidate is true. What started as rumour few weeks ago has gained traction across the state, with reports of a meeting Senator Adams Oshiomhole allegedly held with two of his former Commissioners, Mr. Kassim Afegbua and Mr. Mika Amanokha in company of Mr. Dennis Idahosa.  Oshiomhole is said to have urged both former Commissioners to spread the message to APC chairmen across the 18 Local Government Areas.  One of the local chairmen in Edo North confirmed that he has been instructed to call a meeting of leaders to pass the message that President Bola Tinubu and his Vice President, Kashim Shettima as well as the National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje have all blessed Idahosa for the ticket.  However, other aspirant, like Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Gen Charles Airhi...
Read more

NAWOJ Demand justice for her member assaulted by Ex_husband

Image
. The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has noted with concern, the alarming spikes in the cases of physical and domestic violence against women by their spouses. The ugly development is becoming worrisome, reprehensible, dastardly thus, totally unacceptable . It is particularly worrisome to note that in the month of August 2022 alone, there were three documented cases of wife battery that inflicted serious physical injuries, mental torture, dehumanised sanctity and dignity of victims by their husbands in the country. One of the sad cases, is confirmed dead from the alleged  unfortunate violence. In a statement signed by the national president Comrade Ladi Bala, the cases include that of a Local Government Transition Committee chairman of Nnewi North of Anambra State, who is being accused of committing violence against his wife that  led to her untimely death. Thankfully, the culprit has been suspended from office by the  Anambra State governor ...
Read more