Wednesday, 9 November 2011

Human Rights activist, Wale Tijani arrested over planned hunger strike in Nigeria


The Nigerian Security Service have arrested the head of the National Youth Council President and human rights activist, Wale Tijani . The arrest was made ahead of Friday's planned 11-11-11 public protest in Abuja over oil subsidy removal and a planned hunger strike by youths.

The arrest comes when there is mounting public unease about the way the Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has so far handled the nations protests and conflicts.

The SSS have confirmed that Ajani was arrested on the orders of the President soon after he presented himself at a local police station.

Nigeria, one of the world's largest oil producers has for many years subsidised fuel for its residents which helps keep fuel prices down to a bearable level. In October, the Nigerian government proposed a three-year plan to save £5 billion by removing fuel subsidies.

Wale Ajani has tirelessly campaigned for youths and he has written extensively on Nigerian politics and democracy in various internation media forums. As the President of the National Youth Council, Wale Ajani has the backing about 60 million youths in Nigeria.

Recently, Tijani voiced his concerns over the government's remonal of the oil subsidy calling it evil.  The arrest brings into focus on unlawful arrests in Nigeria.

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