After 179 days of detention, Publisher of Cross River Watch, Agba Jalingo, was released from detention after perfecting his bail condition on Monday.
Jalingo was unlawfully imprisoned on the orders of Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade, after he raised questions on the whereabouts of N500m meant for the establishment of Cross River Microfinance Bank.
The news of his release was welcomed with so much joy as Nigerians reacted to the news of his freedom.
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar said, "the news about the release of Mr Agba Jalingo is heartwarming. We will hope that political leaders get the message that press freedom is an integral component of a democratic."
The news about the release of Mr Agba Jalingo is heartwarming. We will hope that political leaders get the message that press freedom is an integral component of a democratic society. -AA https://t.co/14bwHMRASW
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) February 17, 2020
Damoche was glad about the news. Nigerian investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo also had touching words to say.
Agba Jalingo is a hero.
— #AgbaJalingoisFree (@damoche) February 17, 2020
Tears ina me eyes.
The blogs had a field day
Agba Jalingo regains freedom after 6 months in prison (photos) https://t.co/8IrDapCneQ pic.twitter.com/GN3g9ZTky2
— Olafusi Kayode M (@K_stereo) February 17, 2020
.@violetAgba Agba Jalingo's wife has not told Nigerians the role you played. https://t.co/5UNjSaW9Tf
— Ngozi (@ngoamazing2009) February 17, 2020
Great men are not made in bear parlours but in places of discomfort. Welcome back Agba Jalingo the prisoner of conscience. @tvcnewsng @OfficialPDPNig @thecableng
— Pst Gospel (@ChuksIkedichi) February 17, 2020
Pictures
This picture of Agba Jalingo leaving the correctional centre is definitely the best news of the day ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/qK1nNykWIQ
— Uduak 'Petite_awesomeness' Ekpedeme (@Uduak_Ekpedeme) February 17, 2020
Songs of freedom
VIDEO:
— SHO PEN ONLINE PUBLICATION (@SHOPEN_ONLINE) February 17, 2020
Agba Jalingo Sings A Song of Freedom as He is Released From Prison. pic.twitter.com/zKm14YzZVG
Words cannot contain this woman's joy
Free free free my husband Agba jalingo is free????#FreeAgbaJalingo
— Violet Agba (@violetAgba) February 17, 2020
https://t.co/zBkn2pGDg9
Agba is in high spirits, Sowore says
I have just spoken with Agba Jalingo in Calabar, he is finally out of unjust incarceration after fulfilling the burdensome bail conditions imposed on him last week by a Federal High Court judge. Agba is in high spirits! Thanks to all our conscientious citizens who stood firm.
— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) February 17, 2020
