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Agba Jalingo: Social Media Reacts To Gov. Ayade’s Claims
Tobi Adebayo
Social media users are reacting to claims made by Cross River state governor, Ben Ayade, that detained journalist, Agba Jalingo tried to overthrow President Muhammadu Buhari.
Jalingo, who is the publisher of CrossRiverWatch, was arrested over a report alleging that Mr Ayade diverted N500 million belonging to the state.
Ayade had said that Jalingo’s arrest had to do with the #RevolutionNow movement and he was standing trial for treason.
“On his Facebook page, he sent pictures where he was being teargassed at the revolution march in Lagos. His own pictures, posted by himself and when Sowore was being arrested, he went back to his Facebook to post that the revolution has just started, ‘we will continue this battle until revolution works’. He admitted this in Court,” Ayade said.
However, Twitter users rubbished Ayade’s claims and called for the release of Jalingo.
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Some reactions below:
I think Agba Jalingo should be released — Benedict Ayade
It is now clear to the world that the regime is behind Agba Jalingo's detention
Journalists are traitors and they deserve jail, terrorists can repent and they deserve rehabilitation
Animal farm #FreeAgbaJalingo
— nafiiu (@nafeezi) January 28, 2020
Look at the quality of those who rule you.
So a PROFESSOR-Governor believes that a simple journalist without a gun can overthrow Buhari who do not see his so-called deradicalised gun-carrying Boko Haram members as threats to his dicatorial govt.?
Shame! https://t.co/6pHEBF4ESs
— friarsomadina (@friarsomadina) January 27, 2020
I Think Agba Jalingo Should Be Released – Gov Ben Ayade.
Did you know the excuse this baby tyrant gave for his arrest? Because he supported #RevolutionNow.
This same guy met with Buhari yesterday. I think PDP should release this man, his deep is calling unto deep in Asorock. pic.twitter.com/x2x6qDqRec
— Ayemotekun (@ayemojubar) January 28, 2020
How can @ben_ayade say jalingo's case is with the federal government and yet he sends him food and upkeep?
Why are governors full of lies?— Dakillabusta (@TomObot2) January 28, 2020
Now I know why the efforts of @OfficialPDPNig to dialogue with Ben Ayade did not work, and on the surface it seems they did nothing to free Agba Jalingo.
His mind is somewhere else, and as a baby tyrant with free will, he has to be allowed to make his decisions. pic.twitter.com/wyzYlw7OXo
— Ayemotekun (@ayemojubar) January 28, 2020