You should be in jail, how did you afford N750m jewellery? – Sowore attacks ex – First Lady

You should be in jail, how did you afford N750m jewellery? – Sowore attacks ex – First Lady

Activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has called for the imprisonment of former Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan, following the controversial sentencing of 15 of her domestic staff to over six years in prison.

Sowore’s statement came in response to reports that the staff members were jailed for allegedly stealing Mrs. Jonathan’s jewelry, valued at over N750 million.

The staff, who had worked for the former First Lady, were sentenced after accusations of theft surfaced, triggering public outcry over their extended incarceration.

In his remarks, Sowore demanded collective action to secure the release of the detained workers.

He questioned how Mrs. Jonathan was able to afford such expensive jewelry, prompting further scrutiny of her financial activities during her tenure as First Lady.

Posting on his Facebook page, Sowore wrote: “Former Nigerian first lady Patience Jonathan has detained 15 domestic staff members for over six years while awaiting trial for allegedly stealing N750m worth of jewelry from her.

“Where did she she get the funds to purchase jewelry valued at N750 million?

“Nigeria appears to be the only country where alleged public treasury looters have the audacity to arrest others accused of stealing a portion of the funds they themselves looted from the public treasury.

“We must do everything to get them released from unjustified prosecution. Patience Jonathan should be the one in prison.”