The controversial goat named after President Jonathan
The
plight of Mr. Joe Chinakwe, 30 in the hands of the Ogun state police command as well as the court of law in the South-western state has been linked
to the alleged dictatorial style of ruling of the All Progressives
Congress-led regime of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Mr. Chinakwe was caught in a web of constitutional brouhaha when he
named his dog 'Buhari' after the Nigerian President as a result of his
admiration of the 73-year old leader who has been accused of showing
intolerance for opposition.
Mr. Chinakwe, a native of the South-eastern part of Nigeria
unprecedently hit the headlines after his neighbour from Sokoto State
accused him of christening the pet animal 'Buhari' - his family name to
taunt him.
Ambitious police officers swooped in on Mr. Chinakwe for attempting
to breach 'public peace' and charged him to court to face charges. He
has been remanded in prison pending on when he will meet his bail
conditions set by the court.
This event that may be taking place without the knowledge of Buhari
has prompted Nigerians to reflect on the past and make comparisons with
the present administration of 'change'.
During the heat of the 2015 presidential election, a Nigerian named
his black goat 'Jonathan' - the former President with a tag on its neck
as it was paraded publicly. The picture showing the owner's face went
viral but no action was taken by the police force.
Fastfoward to 2016, Mr. Chinakwe is standing trial for an
allegation that is not recognized under the 1999 constitution of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria according to the clarifications made by prominent lawyers.
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