https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHsh-smXjcE

Protesters on Tuesday stormed the Republic of Benin Embassy in Abuja, challenging the continued detention of Nigerian pastor Benjamin Egbaji in Benin.

Egbaji, a native of Cross River State, who oversees a church, Église De Miracle Et Action Du Saint Esprit, in Benin, has been in detention for over a year after he was accused of rape by Pede Victoire, a citizen of the Republic of Benin.

The protesters, brandishing various placards, decried the mistreatment of Nigerians in Benin with growing frustration.

Addressing journalists at the Embassy, Ayobamidele Kehinde, International Director of Dynamic Ambassadors for Social Transformation and Orientation Initiatives, stated that Pastor Egbaji has been languishing in Benin's detention for over a year without trial, even while in chains in the hospital.

Kehinde condemned the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in Benin, particularly against the Igbo community.

He explained, “The accusations against Pastor Benjamin were made by Pede Victoire, who claimed that he raped her daughter, Ahouandjinou Dona Sarah, when she was just 13 years old.

“However, this claim was never formally reported, and no evidence has been presented to substantiate these allegations.”

“Attempts to secure bail for Pastor Benjamin Egbaji have been unsuccessful due to the lack of action from the Nigerian Government.

Kehinde highlighted Egbaji’s contributions to the economy of Benin Republic over the past 30 years, noting the personal tragedies he has endured, including the deaths of his wife and adopted daughter.

He expressed frustration over the lack of support from the Nigerian government, stating, “We cannot claim to be members of ECOWAS and suffer like this. We have intel that the judge is under pressure to sentence Benjamin to ten years imprisonment. Visit their prisons and see how Nigerians are languishing there.”

Speaking with journalists after submitting a petition to the embassy, Barrister Joseph B. Ayi, lamented that a medical report indicated Egbaji, who is hypertensive, has blood pressure levels of 254/136, putting him at risk of a stroke or cardiac arrest.

“We have submitted our petition to the embassy, and they have promised to take action on the matter before the end of the day,” Ayi concluded.

Too bad

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What is this...even ordinary Benin Republic wa ...this is how citizens suffer when evil people are in power

If tiny Benin Republic can disrespect Nigeria like this, what do you expect from European nations.

I don't blame them, their CFA is now more valuable than Naira so they don't even have to migrate here for greener pastures like they did in time past
When they will fill Atan, Badagry, Idiroko etc doing Okada jobs.

Nigeria "big for nothing" country does not even have any fear factor. Foreign ministry is practically useless. Diaspora Commission Chairman Dabiri-Erewa is busy doing banger girl on Twitter

Rape accusations of a 13 years old. sentiment aside, he should face the music if guilty

He should be tried for his crimes and if found guilty he should be sentenced to death

Nigeria is now the scorn of Africa

Problems all over the world.

Na wa.

Nice people

The protesters, brandishing various placards, decried the mistreatment of Nigerians in Benin with growing frustration.

A person was accused of a crime instead of them to go and prove his innocence in the court or get a lawyer they're saying Nigerians are being maltreated. Is he the only Nigerian there.

You think every other is like Nigeria where you will commit crime and use religious and tribal sentiments to evade justice?!

Let CAN go and write their useless letter to help this one evade justice na!

Nonsense and pastorRAPEneurship

ggg

They should give him the beatings of his life.
I hate pastors. When I hear the word pastor, all I think is fraudster, hypocrite, liars and con artists.

So he went there to show himself

What's kinda of cuban chain 🔗 is this? 😂😂😂😂

Noted.

Benin Republic Can Keep Him With Them ,
Nigeria Need to GET RID OF All These Fake Washing & Setting Pastors,
Let Have Some Fresh Breath

“Attempts to secure bail for Pastor Benjamin Egbaji have been unsuccessful due to the lack of action from the Nigerian Government.

When we talk about having a responsible government and why people should Vote wisely during election, some people call us haters....

Nice one

when u are not wise u may fall victim. to be smart is very different than to be wise.

May God send helper to him....

hmmm

Well it's they headaches

Pastor-preneur

Let him rot in hell.

See finish

Even Benin?