Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr)

Progressively Oriented | Guided by Law | Scribe

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

BREAKING: RILWAN OLAWALE REPORTEDLY RELEASED! 🇳🇬 JUSTICE MUST NOT END WITH FREEDOM.

The reported release of Rilwan Olawale, who was said to have been detained by the State Security Service (SSS/DSS) on October 25, 2026, is welcome news and a moment of relief for his family, friends and everyone who has been concerned about his whereabouts and welfare.

If confirmed, this development brings an important question to the forefront: How do we ensure that no Nigerian has to endure uncertainty over their liberty simply for exercising their constitutional rights?

The announcement states that Rilwan's release was secured and alleges that his detention followed a request by INEC's Lagos Resident Electoral Commissioner, Professor Ayobami Salami. That allegation deserves a clear, factual response from the relevant authorities rather than speculation or political grandstanding.

Let us be clear: every security agency has a responsibility to investigate suspected offences, but that responsibility must be exercised within the boundaries of the Constitution. Peaceful political expression, association and campaigning are fundamental democratic freedoms. Where an allegation of wrongdoing exists, the proper course is due process, not unexplained detention.

Sections 35, 39 and 40 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, as amended, protect personal liberty, freedom of expression, and peaceful assembly and association, respectively.

To Rilwan, his family and everyone who stood up to demand answers: may this experience strengthen our collective commitment to justice, accountability and the rule of law.

To the DSS, INEC and all relevant authorities, Nigerians deserve transparency. The circumstances surrounding this reported detention should be clarified, and any questions about the legality of the action should be addressed through appropriate legal and institutional channels.

Today, let us remember three things:

1. Freedom matters: No citizen should be deprived of liberty except in accordance with the law.
2. Accountability matters: Allegations involving public officials and security institutions deserve credible answers.
3. Solidarity matters: An injustice to one is an injustice to all. Defending another person's rights is part of protecting our own.

Our demand was never that anyone should be above the law. It was that the law must protect everyone equally.

Let this moment remind us that civic action can remain peaceful, persistent and purposeful. We must continue to defend constitutional rights, demand accountability and insist that public institutions serve Nigerians without fear or favour.

Rilwan's reported release is a reason for relief, but the wider work of protecting civil liberties must continue.

- SOE

#RilwanOlawale #FreeRilwanOlawaleNow #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights #Accountability #ProtectOurDemocracy

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

RILWAN OLAWALE MUST NOT BE FORGOTTEN! AN INJUSTICE TO ONE IS AN INJUSTICE TO ALL. 🇳🇬

To His Excellency, @PeterObi, the Obidient Movement; the leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC); progressive Nigerians; human rights defenders; and everyone who believes in a better Nigeria, I appeal to your conscience today.

Please, let us not allow the name of Rilwan Olawale to disappear from our conversations while serious questions about his whereabouts and welfare remain unanswered.

Rilwan Olawale, reportedly a young political mobiliser associated with the NDC and the Obidient Movement, was said to have been taken from his Lagos residence in the early hours of Sunday, 25 October 2026, by men identified in reports as operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).

As of Thursday, 29 October, approximately four days have passed since the reported incident. Available reports have not established his exact whereabouts, and the DSS has not publicly confirmed his custody or explained the circumstances surrounding the incident.

These are not insignificant questions. They concern the liberty, safety, dignity and constitutional rights of a Nigerian citizen.

Where is Rilwan Olawale today? Is he safe? Has his family been informed of his whereabouts? Has he been granted access to his lawyer? If he has been arrested, what offence is he alleged to have committed, and what is the legal basis for his detention?

These are reasonable questions in a democracy, not acts of rebellion against the state.

I respectfully appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of the DSS to address these concerns promptly and transparently.

Mr President, one of the greatest tests of democratic leadership is not how a government treats its supporters, but how it protects the rights of citizens who disagree with it.

A government confident in its legitimacy should have no reason to fear peaceful political opposition. It should be strong enough to tolerate criticism, mature enough to accommodate dissent, and committed enough to ensure that every security agency operates within the law.

If Rilwan has committed an offence, let the authorities clearly identify the allegation and present the appropriate evidence before a competent court. Let the judicial process determine the matter. If there is no lawful basis for holding him, he should be released immediately.

What must not happen is for a Nigerian to remain in unexplained detention while the public is left to speculate about his safety and fate.

THE CONSTITUTION OF NIGERIA PROTECTS HIS RIGHTS

Our demand is not based merely on political sympathy or loyalty to a candidate. It is grounded in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the rule of law.

1. Section 35 — Right to Personal Liberty

Section 35(1) protects every person's right to personal liberty, subject to the exceptions and procedures permitted by law.

Section 35(2) provides that an arrested or detained person has the right to remain silent or avoid answering questions until after consulting a legal practitioner or another person of their choice.

Section 35(3) requires a person arrested or detained to be informed in writing, within 24 hours and in a language they understand, of the facts and grounds for the arrest or detention.

Section 35(4) requires a person arrested or detained on the grounds specified in Section 35(1)(c) to be brought before a court within a reasonable time. The Constitution generally defines this as one day where a competent court is within a radius of 40 kilometres, or two days in other circumstances, subject to the constitutional provisions and applicable exceptions.

Section 35(6) further provides for compensation and a public apology from the appropriate authority or person where an arrest or detention is unlawful.

The message is clear: security agencies possess lawful investigative powers, but those powers are not a licence for arbitrary or indefinite detention.

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

@MamaPee__ The Greatest Gift to Nigerians at a time like this is

Peter Gregory Obi

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

@boytv_cartoon Do finish no vote dem, make you see say Kaki no be leather

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

@DonAzag Leave that Igbo girl

Na Peter Obi she go vote...

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

@CryptoDefiLord I just check to see say I dey follow you

You na Comrade ✊

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

@aonanuga1956 Una fit mobilise even 10 people without inducement

Anyways they'll come out, Twerk, match and on Election day, they'll all vote Peter Gregory Obi

Bayo, e sure me say even you go vote Obi, for the future of your Grand Children...

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

@DONJAZZY @TiwaSavage Don Baba J

You too do Jor 😂🎉

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

@ramotuolaniyi He spoke boldly like a true son of the the South East

Very Articulate Submission

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

I was at the Elevated indoor section of streams of Joy Abuja for the second service, I couldn't rap my head around the fact that while testimonies were going on, some adults were busy making noise and preventing us from hearing those sharing their testimonies.

If at over 25 years of age, you still expect people to call you to order, there's no difference between you and my 3years old daughter, and I hope when you're addressed as such, you don't feel offended

People should learn to respect themselves, especially in the House of God

@streamsofjoyHQ

#streamsofjoy #pastorjerryeze

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

Happy New Month Nigeria...

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

@weeemeee055 @grok

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

Peter Obi is the Most Important Man in Nigeria.

In him, I have hope.
In him, Nigeria and Nigerians have hope.
In him, I see the possibility of a country that finally works for the people, not just a privileged few.

I believe Peter Obi represents an opportunity to break away from the old politics of waste, corruption, impunity and recycled excuses.

He is here to challenge a system that has normalised hardship and made survival unnecessarily difficult for ordinary Nigerians.

He is here to champion a Nigeria where electricity is reliable, businesses can thrive, industries can return to life and our young people no longer have to abandon their homeland in search of opportunities.

He is here to pursue a functional healthcare system where access to quality medical care is not a luxury reserved for the wealthy.

He is here to restore dignity to education, from primary schools to our universities, and make quality education the foundation of national development once again.

With the right leadership, our roads can become motorable, transportation more affordable, agriculture more productive and fuel prices less burdensome on families and businesses.

With Peter Obi, I see a Nigeria where public resources are treated as a sacred trust, leadership is about service, and government is held accountable for every kobo spent.

I want a country where parents can afford to raise their children, graduates can find meaningful employment, entrepreneurs can build successful businesses, and our children and unborn generations can inherit a nation they will be proud to call home.

This is bigger than Peter Obi. This is about Nigeria. This is about our collective future.

I am not asking Nigerians to abandon critical thinking or support anyone blindly. I am asking us to examine records, scrutinise ideas, demand accountability and choose leadership that places competence, character, compassion and prudent management above political theatrics.

We cannot continue doing the same things and expect a different Nigeria.

The future will not change by wishful thinking. It will change when citizens make deliberate choices and defend their democratic mandate.

Let us vote for competence. Let us vote for accountability. Let us vote for a new direction.

Let us give Nigeria another chance.

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. A new possibility for Nigeria.

🇳🇬 NIGERIA MUST BE OK!

- SOE

#PeterObi #ObiKwankwaso #NigeriaMustBeOK #NewNigeria

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

Peter Obi is the Most Important Man in Nigeria.

In him, I have hope.
In him, Nigeria and Nigerians have hope.
In him, I see the possibility of a country that finally works for the people, not just a privileged few.

I believe Peter Obi represents an opportunity to break away from the old politics of waste, corruption, impunity and recycled excuses.

He is here to challenge a system that has normalised hardship and made survival unnecessarily difficult for ordinary Nigerians.

He is here to champion a Nigeria where electricity is reliable, businesses can thrive, industries can return to life and our young people no longer have to abandon their homeland in search of opportunities.

He is here to pursue a functional healthcare system where access to quality medical care is not a luxury reserved for the wealthy.

He is here to restore dignity to education, from primary schools to our universities, and make quality education the foundation of national development once again.

With the right leadership, our roads can become motorable, transportation more affordable, agriculture more productive and fuel prices less burdensome on families and businesses.

With Peter Obi, I see a Nigeria where public resources are treated as a sacred trust, leadership is about service, and government is held accountable for every kobo spent.

I want a country where parents can afford to raise their children, graduates can find meaningful employment, entrepreneurs can build successful businesses, and our children and unborn generations can inherit a nation they will be proud to call home.

This is bigger than Peter Obi. This is about Nigeria. This is about our collective future.

I am not asking Nigerians to abandon critical thinking or support anyone blindly. I am asking us to examine records, scrutinise ideas, demand accountability and choose leadership that places competence, character, compassion and prudent management above political theatrics.

We cannot continue doing the same things and expect a different Nigeria.

The future will not change by wishful thinking. It will change when citizens make deliberate choices and defend their democratic mandate.

Let us vote for competence. Let us vote for accountability. Let us vote for a new direction.

Let us give Nigeria another chance.

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. A new possibility for Nigeria.

🇳🇬 NIGERIA MUST BE OK!

- SOE

#PeterObi #ObiKwankwaso #NigeriaMustBeOK #NewNigeria

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

Blue is not just a colour; it's a way of life! 💙🦁

Proud, passionate and unapologetically arrogant. I remains a Chelsea FAN, through the victories, defeats and everything in between! KTBFFH! 💙

#ChelseaFC #CFC #BluesForever #KTBFFH #ChelseaFamily

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

@Peter4Nigeria @iamHSDickson @PeterObi Bro

Your fears and concerns are in order, same feeling I had when I watched on other blogs, when Peter Obi said he will enter the bush in search of Kidnapped victims, he will do it and do more

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

@Nwamzi10 @ike_cubana Do I look Hungry to you?

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

@Deejay_Sequence @grok name

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

@eolayode @peppclik @oyebamijiseye1 @DanielRegha You need to have sense first to debate constructively

You need to knowledge to argue, and you can't get knowledge without reading!!!

The information is out there, read, be informed, then we can argue from an angle of Knowledge

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

@alexies_josh @instablog9ja Run along

Ikensi

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

@demoneyseedtv2 @instablog9ja A Whore must have given birth to you nitwit

[Samuel Olisa Ezifeh (Snr) @soe_360]

@instablog9ja You wonder why he's a Trillionaire