Deji Babington – Ashaye, a member of the PDP in Ogun state was arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta for calling Senator Buruji Kashamu, who represents Ogun East Senatorial District a jailbreaker and a drug baron. Babington Ashaye who was reported to have hurled the ‘insulting’ statements in a PDP Whatsapp group, was arrested by police for engaging in an act that threatened the peace of the state.
Details
Date of Occurrence
2016-03-22
State/Country
Ogun State
Perpetrator
Ogun State Command of the Nigerian Police Force
Legal Foundation
Section 39 of the constitution gurantees the fundamental rights of expression and freedom to hold or impart information.