Singapore set to execute Chijioke Obioha for drug possession

Amnesty International, Wednesday, called on Singapore government to immediately halt Friday’s planned execution of a Nigerian indigene, Chijoke Stephen Obioha for possession of drugs.

Despite his pleas for clemency, the country insists on serving the young man corporal punishment tomorrow, Friday November 18.

Rafendi Djamin, Amnesty International’s Director for South-East Asia and the Pacific, said: “The Singapore government still has time to halt the execution of Chijoke Stephen Obioha.

“We are dismayed that clemency has not been granted in his case, but remain hopeful that they won’t carry out this cruel and irreversible punishment against a person sentenced to the mandatory death penalty for a crime that should not even be punished by death. “The death penalty is never the solution. It will not rid Singapore of drugs. By executing people for drug-related offences, which do not meet the threshold of most serious crimes, Singapore is violating international law.

“Most of the world has turned its back on this ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment. It is about time that Singapore does the same, starting by restoring a moratorium on all executions as a first step towards abolition of this punishment.”

“Amnesty International opposes the death penalty in all circumstances, regardless of the method of execution or the crime for which it is imposed, and believes that there is no credible evidence that the death penalty has a unique deterrent effect.

Obioha was found in possession of more than 2.6 kilogrammes of cannabis in April 2007, surpassing the amount of 500 grammes that triggers the automatic presumption of trafficking under Singapore law.

Under Singaporean law, when there is a presumption of drug possession and trafficking, the burden of proof shifts from the prosecutor to the defendant. 

Chijioke Stephen Obioha graduated in Industrial Chemistry from Benin University in Nigeria. He moved to Singapore in 2005, seeking to join a football club.

His family members, who currently live in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, have been unable to travel to visit and had limited ability to assist him.

Source: Daily Post

BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump Endorses Independence for Biafra, Catalonia, Quebec Others

Donald Trump, the United States President Elect, issued a Statement during the his campaign, regarding his foreign policy towards African countries . The statement which was obtained through one of his local aid in the great state of Ohio shows that Mr . Trump is going to be the best American president for African nations and Indigenous People all over the world.

 

He clearly stated that he is in total support of right to self -determination of any ethnic minority that want freedom from artificial countries created by the colonialist. He further explain that it is a very sacred right express by all free people to declare their independence from where they already are .

He used the Brexit referendum a reference to his new policy toward Africa, he believe that political conflicts across Africa will reduce if Africans are allowed to create their countries according to their God giving boundary . He want Africans to embrace peaceful referendum like United Kingdom instead of forced unity that cost millions of lives without meaningful progress. 

 

“The people of the United Kingdom have exercised the sacred right of all free peoples . They have declared their independence from the European Union, and have voted to reassert control over their own politics, borders and economy .”
 

“A Trump Administration pledges to strengthen our ties with a free and independent Britain, deepening our bonds in commerce, culture and mutual defense .”
“The whole world is more peaceful and stable when people are allowed to exercise their right to self -determination, people will pledge allegiance to their God giving identity and natural boundary.”

He further promised that he will not engage in evil regime change policy of Obama administration which destabilized Libya and many other African countries  .

“The regime change of Clinton / Obama brought chaos , instability , destruction and death to many African people.” He promised to look into Biafra case and see how he can help in achieving peaceful political solution without bloodshed. He told the Biafra flag waiving man at his rally that “if the people of Biafra want Republic of Biafra, it will be a reality during my administration” .

He further told the Biafran agitators to “hold on help is on the way”

Former Abia Governor Orji Kalu Defects to APC

 

Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has defected to the All Progressives Congress      (APC).
Kalu until his defection is the founder of the Progressives People Alliance (PPA).
This was disclosed in a telephone interview by the state Publicity secretary of APC, Ben Godson.
The defection takes place in Abuja, the party Headquarters Wednesday.
Source: The Nation