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Man Jailed For Facebook Post Criticizing Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun

September 3, 2014

According to Section 249 (d) of the Criminal Code, Volume II Laws of Ogun State 2006, Ogunnoiki, who reportedly criticized Amosun for demolishing homes without remunerating property owners, could be arrested and detained.

Wasiu Ogunnoiki, 31, was arraigned yesterday, September 2, in Magistrate's Court 1 in Sagamu, allegedly for "engaging in acts capable of denting the image" of Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun on his personal Facebook account.

According to Section 249 (d) of the Criminal Code, Volume II Laws of Ogun State 2006, Ogunnoiki, who reportedly criticized Amosun for demolishing homes without remunerating property owners, could be arrested and detained.

The Nation Nigeria also reports that the accused, who is said to be a motorcycle driver, pleaded not guilty to the two charges served him.

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Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun

He was granted bail at N400,000, but remains in custody.

The case was adjourned until December 5th.