...over Bobrisky’s conviction


Reactions have continued to trail the conviction of popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, to six months in prison without the option of a fine.


The main pain points for many were that it was Bobrisky’s first offence and he pleaded guilty. Also, there were other person who were spraying money at same event as him.


Vanguard earlier reported that Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos delivered the judgment after Bobrisky pleaded guilty to Naira abuse charges.

Activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju; fiery rights advocate, AishaYesufu; infleuncer, Omojuwa, are among many who have expressed their misgivings about Bobrisky’s sentencing.

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After the ruling, activist and lawyer, Adeyanju, faulted the court’s decision to sentence Bobrisky to jail without the option of fine.

He questioned the appropriateness of the sentence. He cited efforts to decongest Nigerian prisons and the fact that this is Bobrisky’s first offense. His statement read: “We note with concern, the six months sentence handed down to Mr. Okuneye Idris Olarewaju (AKA Bobrisky), without an option of fine, for Naira mutilation offence, as reported by various national news platforms.

“While we do not condone any attempt to break down the law or actual violation of the law, we are, however, constrained to state on record that at a time when private individuals, non-governmental organisations, states and federal governments are taking steps to decongest our prisons, Mr. Olarewaju, a first time offender, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment, notwithstanding his allocutus and promise to use his platform to sensitise the public against Naira mutilation.

“In handing down sentences, we urge our courts to be mindful of the cultural undertone surrounding offences.

“The act of spraying Naira or (otherwise called Naira mutilation), though an offence criminalised by law, is one that has been part of our cultural practice from time immemorial.

“The relevant agencies, therefore, have a duty to carry out large scale sensitization on the issue, before seeking to prosecute offenders.

“We also note that even at the said event where Mr. Olarenwaju was alleged to have mutilated the Naira, there were several other persons engaging in the same act. The question is, why single out Mr. Olarenwaju?

“In prosecuting offences like this, security agencies must be careful not to give the impression that the defendant is being targeted for alleged offences other than those stated on the face of the charge.” ‘The more you look…’

Similarly, a lawyer, Inibehe Effiong in a post on X (Twitter) wrote: “Six months imprisonment without an option of fine after he pleaded guilty? And despite being a first time offender?”I’m speechless!”


@AishaYesufu said: “Who advised him to plead guilty? How does spraying of money equate to mutilating money?

“If it is and a crime why is it selectively used?”

A constitutional lawyer, Festus Ogun, wrote: “Bobrisky is a first time offender. He pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity, to save the time of the court and resources of the state.

“Yet, he was convicted and sentenced to six months imprisonment WITHOUT an option of fine.”

@Omojuwa wrote: “I hope there’s room for appeal. This person is a first-time offender who immediately pleaded guilty.

“Six months without a fine makes it appear like there are motives beyond what has been spelt out. It’d be one of the most bizarre carriages of ‘justice’ you’d ever see in Nigeria.”

@_Asiwajerry wrote: “This Bobrisky sentence is a matter of the more you look the less you see.

“There are people who have committed far more heinous crimes than what he did and they got bail options.”

X user, @Letter_to_Jack said: “Never been a fan of Bobrisky. But if the breaking news of his sentencing is correct, then it’s worrisome. Is six months jail term without option of fine not excessive to you guys?

“Or you don’t care about fairness because you want the guy punished for something else entirely?”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/04/no-fine-for-first-time-offender-who-pleaded-guilty-adeyanju-yesufu-others-react-over-bobriskys-conviction/amp/

This is just staged... definitely Bobrisky will appeal the judgement in the coming days and she will get an option of fine.

They should increase the jail time to two years. Nonsense.

Add my own there. This was my earlier statement with regards to the selective judgment.

MadamExcellency:
He should appeal the judgment. It's too harsh unless it's a plea bargain. Six month for abuse of Naira only is pure wickedness. He should have been given six months community service to be sweeping Express Road, thrice in a week.

E fit dat idiyot

There was a country.

They targeted him for his sexual orientation using spraying of naira as pretext!

Hope to see more of such conversation/sentence on naira abuse in the future

If they are lawyers by profession, they should go and appeal the judgement and if they are not one, they should go and hire professional lawyers.

Some people won't mind to support devil as long as it's against the government

Looks more like using a sledge hammer to kill an ant. Mr. Olanrewaju is made a scapegoat for something that is almost a regular occurrence. E be like they get him for mind before.

Going forward, there won't be any hiding place for politicians influentials and artists who spray naira notes during campaigns and functions. A precedent has been set, internet never forgets.

But then what exactly is the punishment spelt out for this offence? Did the judge act beyond the dictates of the constitution? That's what I expect learned lawyers to argue instead of joining the rest of us in this emotional train.

Ofunaofu:
...over Bobrisky’s conviction


Reactions have continued to trail the conviction of popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, to six months in prison without the option of a fine.


The main pain points for many were that it was Bobrisky’s first offence and he pleaded guilty. Also, there were other person who were spraying money at same event as him.


Vanguard earlier reported that Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos delivered the judgment after Bobrisky pleaded guilty to Naira abuse charges.

Activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju; fiery rights advocate, AishaYesufu; infleuncer, Omojuwa, are among many who have expressed their misgivings about Bobrisky’s sentencing.

Reactions

After the ruling, activist and lawyer, Adeyanju, faulted the court’s decision to sentence Bobrisky to jail without the option of fine.

He questioned the appropriateness of the sentence. He cited efforts to decongest Nigerian prisons and the fact that this is Bobrisky’s first offense. His statement read: “We note with concern, the six months sentence handed down to Mr. Okuneye Idris Olarewaju (AKA Bobrisky), without an option of fine, for Naira mutilation offence, as reported by various national news platforms.

“While we do not condone any attempt to break down the law or actual violation of the law, we are, however, constrained to state on record that at a time when private individuals, non-governmental organisations, states and federal governments are taking steps to decongest our prisons, Mr. Olarewaju, a first time offender, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment, notwithstanding his allocutus and promise to use his platform to sensitise the public against Naira mutilation.

“In handing down sentences, we urge our courts to be mindful of the cultural undertone surrounding offences.

“The act of spraying Naira or (otherwise called Naira mutilation), though an offence criminalised by law, is one that has been part of our cultural practice from time immemorial.

“The relevant agencies, therefore, have a duty to carry out large scale sensitization on the issue, before seeking to prosecute offenders.

“We also note that even at the said event where Mr. Olarenwaju was alleged to have mutilated the Naira, there were several other persons engaging in the same act. The question is, why single out Mr. Olarenwaju?

“In prosecuting offences like this, security agencies must be careful not to give the impression that the defendant is being targeted for alleged offences other than those stated on the face of the charge.” ‘The more you look…’

Similarly, a lawyer, Inibehe Effiong in a post on X (Twitter) wrote: “Six months imprisonment without an option of fine after he pleaded guilty? And despite being a first time offender?”I’m speechless!”


@AishaYesufu said: “Who advised him to plead guilty? How does spraying of money equate to mutilating money?

“If it is and a crime why is it selectively used?”

A constitutional lawyer, Festus Ogun, wrote: “Bobrisky is a first time offender. He pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity, to save the time of the court and resources of the state.

“Yet, he was convicted and sentenced to six months imprisonment WITHOUT an option of fine.”

@Omojuwa wrote: “I hope there’s room for appeal. This person is a first-time offender who immediately pleaded guilty.

“Six months without a fine makes it appear like there are motives beyond what has been spelt out. It’d be one of the most bizarre carriages of ‘justice’ you’d ever see in Nigeria.”

@_Asiwajerry wrote: “This Bobrisky sentence is a matter of the more you look the less you see.

“There are people who have committed far more heinous crimes than what he did and they got bail options.”

X user, @Letter_to_Jack said: “Never been a fan of Bobrisky. But if the breaking news of his sentencing is correct, then it’s worrisome. Is six months jail term without option of fine not excessive to you guys?

“Or you don’t care about fairness because you want the guy punished for something else entirely?”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/04/no-fine-for-first-time-offender-who-pleaded-guilty-adeyanju-yesufu-others-react-over-bobriskys-conviction/amp/

She/He can appeal the judgement 😜 it may take up to six months for the case to be heard.

I wonder o

Juliusganduje:
They should increase the jail time to two years. Nonsense.

Why sir?
Is that what the law says?

Or because you are not okay with other aspects of her life?

If so, why can’t you advocate they charge and jail him for those things?

Let’s not add sentiments to certain things. Most Nigerians are guilty of this crime he was jailed for but yet walking free. Then the one that was convicted properly, you are requesting that more jail term should be added. Why?

That’s clearly advocating for oppression and injustice.

cenaman:
There was a country.

Named nigeria

Am not a fan of this guy but Nigeria have more pressing need than this. The wickedness being committed by nigerians is more grievous than cross-dressing. I as a Christian I see hypocrisy in our judgement. If u re there and part of syndicate that is making Nigeria to be sinking down every day u re worst than this guy.

DMerciful:
They targeted him for his sexual orientation using spraying of naira as pretext!

for sure.

The judge really messed up, he should have given him the option of fine because he pleaded guilty to encourage transparency and quick judgment delivery.

Juliusganduje:
They should increase the jail time to two years. Nonsense.

Because of ur personal beef of him right?

[quote author=DMerciful post=129410067]They targeted him for his sexual orientation using spraying of naira as pretext![/quoitte]

EXACTLY

Juliusganduje:
They should increase the jail time to two years. Nonsense.

Your moniker says it all. Your principal, Gandollar that was caught on camera stuffing dollars in his babanriga is still shamefully roaming the streets without any sentence.

You dey mind efcc with their selective judgement? It seems the efcc don't know their job which is to arrest criminal politicians looting the country dry but they're rather concerned about acting like nuisances over frivolous issues? Such nonsensical selective judgement can't stand btw, except the Efcc arrest others which includes the several Northern politicians spraying money as seen in a clip.

bobo is getting prosecuted for parading self as pussy instead of a dick. they just used naira abuse as excuse. He’s not coming out soon. Adeyanju i beg you no put mouth for this mata we need t clean our society from poo rolls like him