Former Imo State Commissioner for International Affairs, Dr. Fabian Ihekweme, has written to Governor Hope Uzodimma demanding N10 billion and a public apology published in two national newspapers as compensation for his unlawful detention, torture and gross violation of his rights to dignity of human person plus denial of personal liberty and free movement as guaranteed under section 34, 35, 36 and 41 of the 1999 Constitution as amended.
In the letter addressed to Governor Hope Uzodinma Ihekweme’s lawyer, Mr Sulaiman Usman, SAN, stated that Gov Uzodimma would be dragged to a court of competent jurisdiction if he fails to comply. He further stated that the former commissioner was subjected to 62 days in solitary confinement at Tiger Base Police detention centre – notorious for violating rights of detainees – where he was subjected to life-threatening conditions and thereafter suffered severe health complications.
The legal counsel further maintained that Ihekweme was subjected to starvation and denied access to medical care leading to him and his family suffering from severe emotional and psychological distress