EX-FUOYE SUG PRESIDENT RELEASED FROM CUSTODY AFTER REMAND
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By:Tajudeen Aminat
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has confirmed the release of the immediate past Students’ Union Government (SUG) President of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), James Adio, days after he was remanded by a Magistrate Court in Ekiti State.
NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde, announced the development in a post on his X handle on Friday, describing Adio’s release as a triumph for justice.
“I am pleased to announce that Comrade Adio, the immediate past FUOYE SUG President, who was remanded in prison, has regained his freedom.
“I just spoke with him personally, and I am delighted to confirm that he is in high spirits,” Akinteye wrote.
He commended the Chairman of the NANS Joint Campus Committee (JCC) in Ekiti State for his dedication and leadership throughout the period of Adio’s detention.
“I sincerely commend the NANS JCC Chairman, Ekiti State, for his unwavering commitment and exceptional leadership throughout this period. He has once again demonstrated that he is a thoroughly bred comrade, always ready to stand for justice and the welfare of students,” he said.
The NANS president also praised the association’s National Head of Administration for his commitment and efforts toward securing Adio’s release.
“I also appreciate the NANS National Head of Administration for his proactiveness, dedication and relentless efforts in ensuring this positive outcome.
“This victory is a reminder that when we stand together in solidarity, justice can prevail,” he added.
PUNCH Online had earlier reported that NANS directed its members in Ekiti State to begin mobilising for peaceful protests following Adio’s remand by the Magistrate Court.
The association described the remand as a miscarriage of justice, alleging that Adio was imprisoned over a case he had personally instituted before the court.
According to NANS, Adio was the complainant in the matter and was not facing any criminal charges. The association accused the Directorate of Public Prosecutions and the presiding magistrate of turning the case against him.
It also threatened to stage peaceful protests at the Ekiti State High Court, the Magistrate Court and the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions while demanding his immediate release.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the court nor the Ekiti State Ministry of Justice had officially disclosed the circumstances surrounding Adio’s release.
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