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Hon Samson Osagie representing Orhionwon/uhunmwode Federal constituency
of Edo State today prese...Read the full article.

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My heart goes out to the family of Osamuyi.

I am concerned however that our effort to draw attention to the injustices meted out to Nigerians all over the world has not gained any traction. It is still what it is to the Spaniards: a non-issue.

I am equally concerned by the deafening silence of Nigeria's big name elites and powerful friends all over the world. None of them marched or signed any protest letter. They wouldn't be bothered.

Again, i am not satisfied by the response (if any), of the Nigerian government. Diplomatic niceties wouldn't cut it. Drawn out legislative processes cannot address it. I am unable to recall any instance where Nigeria embassies and consulate centers made any positive difference in cases regarding the inhumane treatment of Nigerians. Sorry, i forgot; they are starved of funds.:mad:

In addition to what the legislators are doing in Nigeria, i propose that a standing legal team be set up by Nigerians in diaspora to serve as a rapid response task force to address some of these issues timeously. We can jointly work out the specifics and focus of this legal team. Some of our brothers and sisters are wasting away in very inhumane conditions in detention centers in Europe, Asia and America, for non violent and in many cases, unproven allegations. So many more Osamuyi's may die if we merely jaw-jaw or march. ENOUGH ALREADY!!!

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=udokaamah;189271>My heart goes out to the family of Osamuyi.
Again, i am not satisfied by the response (if any), of the Nigerian government. Diplomatic niceties wouldn't cut it. Drawn out legislative processes cannot address it. I am unable to recall any instance where Nigeria embassies and consulate centers made any positive difference in cases regarding the inhumane treatment of Nigerians. Sorry, i forgot; they are starved of funds.:mad:
In addition to what the legislators are doing in Nigeria, i propose that a standing legal team be set up by Nigerians in diaspora to serve as a rapid response task force to address some of these issues timeously. We can jointly work out the specifics and focus of this legal team. Some of our brothers and sisters are wasting away in very inhumane conditions in detention centers in Europe, Asia and America, for non violent and in many cases, unproven allegations. So many more Osamuyi's may die if we merely jaw-jaw or march. ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!


Friend,
You observation is really of concern to all. However we need patient, courage and have to be very objective-oriented, the results will come despite the repressive or discouraging responses from whatever angles.
I am optimist and see a gradual results. Let´s keep working and wait for the result.

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What exactly is justice in this case? Had the man accepted his deportation, he will still be alive today. Please, lets stop rallying around those that make us look bad.

Justice ko, justice ni. This is nothing more than a no-name politician playing cheap tricks to get himself publicity.

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Thanks Uche for putting my plight into consideration. I had wanted to by-pass your podcast as one of those amateurish things that will stop halfway through the interview. Idecided to give it a last chance though, and thank God I did!!:biggrin:

The interview was clear from the beginning to the end but for some wobbling in the middle.

More grease to your elbows. Gradually, we are going to get there.

If only our brothers from the East with technological acumen would follow your example and do some positive things with their endowments, Nigeria would not need to go to China to import our Satellite.

Once again, Thank you!!

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What exactly is justice in this case? Had the man accepted his deportation, he will still be alive today. Please, lets stop rallying around those that make us look bad.

Justice ko, justice ni. This is nothing more than a no-name politician playing cheap tricks to get himself publicity.

Afeni,

You might say he made us look bad by refusing deportation, but Nigerians who do not even refuse deportation or are no offenders at all are still being treated unjustly.

All the same, is death supposed to be the penalty for deportation refusal? Is he the only one who refuses deportation?

If that no-name politician as you say, had sat still, we would have said he is irresponsible and isn't using his position well. Now he is making attempts to make a little difference he can, you call it cheap tricks for the sake of publicity? Can man ever be satisfied?

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You might say he made us look bad by refusing deportation, but Nigerians who do not even refuse deportation or are no offenders at all are still being treated unjustly.

All the same, is death supposed to be the penalty for deportation refusal? Is he the only one who refuses deportation?

If that no-name politician as you say, had sat still, we would have said he is irresponsible and isn't using his position well. Now he is making attempts to make a little difference he can, you call it cheap tricks for the sake of publicity? Can man ever be satisfied?

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You said it all, people like Afeni need to know that little efforts when appreciated brings forth greater actions. For just speaking out, the legislator has shown that he could be counted upon.

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=Just mii;189312>What exactly is justice in this case? Had the man accepted his deportation, he will still be alive today. Please, lets stop rallying around those that make us look bad.

Justice ko, justice ni. This is nothing more than a no-name politician playing cheap tricks to get himself publicity.

Afeni,

You might say he made us look bad by refusing deportation, but Nigerians who do not even refuse deportation or are no offenders at all are still being treated unjustly.

All the same, is death supposed to be the penalty for deportation refusal? Is he the only one who refuses deportation?

If that no-name politician as you say, had sat still, we would have said he is irresponsible and isn't using his position well. Now he is making attempts to make a little difference he can, you call it cheap tricks for the sake of publicity? Can man ever be satisfied?

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You generalize too much. I have never been in support of any action as far as this "deportee" is concerned. So, stand there and accuse me of not being satisfied with total inaction, in as far this case is concerned, is just not honest.

As far as I am concerned, honor comes first. I don't care how many illegals die being deported from wherever. If something is worth doing, it is worth doing right. No half-ass bull**** please.

And people like "Afeni" would rather the little effort be put into more tangible things. Not to be wasted on an illegal immigrant with pending criminal cases. No pun intended at the family, but you raised a failure.

And yes, I can be satisfied. Any Nigerian that does things by the book brings me immeasurable satisfaction. Any Nigeria that doesn't catapult selfish interests ahead of the well-being of his fellow country men brings me SATISFACTION.

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Afeni, for God's sake.........., where's the proof that the guy was a criminal?? Do you have that first hand information, apart from what the press released? You need to be careful here, and saying his family raised a failure is just the height of it.... How could you ever say that??? Can i then be justified to say that based on your insensitive assessment and judgemental comments, your family has also raised a failure, who has lost or never even had the ability to think or make sound judgements. If you've got nothing to say, why mot just keep quiet and refrain from insulting the poor boy's family.....:mad::mad::mad:

Ade' ( In "can barely control myself" mode)

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=Afeni;189299>What exactly is justice in this case? Had the man accepted his deportation, he will still be alive today. Please, lets stop rallying around those that make us look bad.

Justice ko, justice ni. This is nothing more than a no-name politician playing cheap tricks to get himself publicity.

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afeni, my dear bruda, dis your comment no good at all..dont you see the bigger picture for our demonstrative agitation...na wa for you!