The Shi’ites plead for Zakzaky’s release as they observe their Friday rites. According to them, Zakzaky deserves freedom at this moment considering the entire pandemic situation.
This was contained in a statement released by the group’s Media President, Ibrahim Musa.
Coronavirus in Nigeria: Shi’ites Plead for Zakzaky’s Release
Here is what they have to say:
” There are many valid reasons on which his release should foremostly be considered by the authorities,” they said.
“Sheikh Zakzaky deserves immediate freedom for very many reasons particularly at this difficult period that the nation is facing the scourge of Coronavirus.”
“Zakzaky had remained in detention despite a 2016 federal high court ruling that declared his arrest and detention as unlawful, unconstitutional and a breach of his fundamental rights.”
“Even the court case for which the Sheikh is being prosecuted in Kaduna shouldn’t stand against his release at these difficult times, because “two different Kaduna High Courts have since discharged and acquitted almost 200 members of the Islamic Movement, who stood trial for the same charges he is allegedly said to have aided and abetted, for which he is currently unfairly being tried as a ploy to justify his perpetual detention,” they said.
Coronavirus in Nigeria: Shi’ites Plead for Zakzaky’s Release
