A group, Advocacy Committee South-East
Patriots for Constitutional Reform has called for immediate release of Mr. Ikechukwu Ezenagu aka Muo Mmiri Afuluanya to enable him to undergo a comprehensive and unhindered medical health care as he is already excreting blood in his hospital bed.
According to Chief Mrs. Ifeyinwa Arafat Ezenwa
(Ijele Nwanyi Igbo Nile),
Chairman, Advocacy Committee Southeast
Patriots for Constitutional Reform, Mr. Ezenagu’s health has deteriorated.
Chief Mrs. Ezenwa appealed for immediate investigation of all the allegations against Mr.Ezenagu and an appearance before a court of competent jurisdiction rather than the ongoing intimidation, harassment and abuse of his rights by government agents particularly the operatives of the Agunechemba Security outfit.
He was arrested on 10th of March 2026 by the Agunechemba Security outfit led by Governor Soludo’s Security Adviser, Chief Ken Emeakayi. He has been under detention since then.
Already the Ezenagu family, village, the community have written apologies to the Soludo led government appealing for his release and even attested for his character.
See the details in this press statement below :
PRESS STATEMENT ON THE UNLAWFUL DETENTION AND DETERIORATING HEALTH OF MR. IKECHUKWU EZENAGU (A.K.A. MUO MMIRI AFULUANYA)
We address the public today with a deep sense of urgency, outrage, and grave concern over the continued unlawful detention and rapidly deteriorating health condition of Mr. Ikechukwu Ezenagu, popularly known as Muo Mmiri Afuluanya, who has been in the custody of operatives of the Agunechemba Security Outfit, Anambra State, since the 10th of March, 2026.
No Nigerian should be forced, under duress or intimidation, to practice, renounce, or publicly display their religious beliefs.
In addition, the degrading treatment inflicted upon him offends Section 34(1)(a) of the Constitution, which states that:
“Every individual is entitled to respect for the dignity of his person, and accordingly, no person shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment.”
Nigeria is not a police state. It is a constitutional democracy governed by the rule of law.
Beyond these constitutional violations lies a worsening humanitarian crisis. Mr. Ezenagu is reportedly gravely ill, excreting blood, and has been hospitalized at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka. Despite his fragile condition, he remains under armed guard, treated as a criminal without trial.
This is cruel, inhuman, and unacceptable.
The Constitution is also clear under Section 36(5) that:
“Every person who is charged with a criminal offence shall be presumed to be innocent until he is proved guilty.”
Detaining a citizen indefinitely without trial, while subjecting him to degrading treatment, is a direct assault on this principle.
It is equally troubling that despite the filing and service of a Fundamental Rights Enforcement Application, the Anambra State Government has failed to respond. This neglect undermines the rule of law and the authority of the courts.
We must also emphasize that no authority or security outfit can act outside the law. Under Section 1(1) of the Constitution, the Constitution is supreme, and:
“If any other law or action is inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution, this Constitution shall prevail.”
Therefore, no operational mandate, security directive, or local arrangement can override the fundamental rights guaranteed to citizens.
ON ALLEGATIONS AND THE NEED FOR EVIDENCE
We are also aware of circulating claims, including allegations of financial transactions involving sums such as ₦5.5 million.
We wish to state clearly:
Under Nigerian law, allegations are not evidence, and evidence must be tested before a competent court of law.
This is consistent with the spirit of Section 36(1) of the Constitution, which guarantees:
“A fair hearing within a reasonable time by a court of competent jurisdiction.”
No individual can be declared guilty, punished, or humiliated based on unverified claims outside the judicial process.
OUR DEMANDS
We therefore call on the Anambra State Government to:
1 Immediately release Mr. Ikechukwu Ezenagu, or charge him before a court of competent jurisdiction without further delay.
2 Ensure he receives urgent and unhindered medical care.
3 Investigate and sanction all acts of abuse, humiliation, and religious coercion.
4 Respect and comply with the pending fundamental rights proceedings.
CONCLUSION
Today, it is Ikechukwu Ezenagu. Tomorrow, it could be any Nigerian.
The continued detention of Mr. Ezenagu is not just a personal injustice — it is a test of our commitment to constitutional democracy, human dignity, and the rule of law.
Let it be clearly stated:
His life must not be lost to unlawful detention, executive indifference, or abuse of power.
Justice must not only be done — it must be done now.
Signed:
Chief Mrs. Ifeyinwa Arafat Ezenwa
(Ijele Nwanyi Igbo Nile)
Chairman, Advocacy Committee Southeast
Patriots for Constitutional Reform.
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