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Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by CuriousMynd: 1:31pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
Oldest prisoner in Nigeria, Celestine Egbonuche, has been freed from Enugu Maximum Prison. Pa Celestine, who is said to be over a hundred years old, has been imprisoned for about 19 years, Igbere TV reports. Igbere TV learnt that he was released on Thursday to his only surviving daughter, Chisom Celestine, through a non-governmental organisation, Global Society for Anti-corruption (GSAC). Celestine, a native of Amachara-Owerre, Akokwa in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, was condemned to death along with his son, Paul, and another relation, now 87. Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, last week granted him state pardon following campaigns championed by GSAC. Immediately after his release, Celestine was taken to St. Daniel’s Hospital in Enugu where he was examined to ensure that he was fit before going home. Regional Director, GSAC, Amaka Nweke, said: “Actually on the 5th of September, we petitioned the president of our dear country and past Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha pleading for pardon for Pa Celestine . “His pardon was granted based on his age and his health condition because we found out that his health condition was worsening every day. As a centenarian, he is not supposed to be in prison. When you check other countries you can’t find someone of his age in prison. “On Sunday, I got a call from the former Attorney General of Imo state that he has been granted pardon by the state government.” The centenarian’s daughter also called for the release of her brother, Paul, saying that he was innocent of the crime. Source; http://igberetvnews.com/754074/just-in-nigerias-oldest-prisoner-finally-freed-from-enugu-prison/ 8 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by KristaPretty(f): 1:44pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
It is well, we need to avoid trouble or being in an environment where there is trouble! First to comment. TGIF 27 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by dayleke: 2:37pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
KristaPretty: You don go receive your check? For FTC...? 9 Likes |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by dayleke: 2:38pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
Good for him... About time o... Congratulations sir... |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by Lanretoye(m): 3:01pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
so they released him for his family due to his age and deteriorating health... |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by spafu(m): 3:21pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
Na war o |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by MrTrend(m): 3:21pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
Wasted years 2 Likes |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by success1smyn(m): 3:21pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
Thank God |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by GENERALSEIFDAN1(m): 3:21pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
What will a man at the age of 80 do that will make him go to the prison. 5 Likes
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Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by Wavvywind: 3:22pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
Even their ancestors were criminals. Useless tribe 5 Likes |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by Offpoint1: 3:22pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
When he was useful to himself and society una no state pardon am, now that he's useless to himself and his society una dey release am. If I were to be his son or daughter I'll sue the state government for releasing a liability to me. Let them feed him till death. Nonsense state pardon. 20 Likes |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by fmlala: 3:22pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
congrats to him |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by BlackfireX: 3:22pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
Father in prison..... Brother also in prison.... Young lady ,something is wrong with your family o. 4 Likes |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by oluwasegun007(m): 3:22pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
What was his offence?? 1 Like |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by Westsida: 3:23pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by Lanre4uonly(m): 3:25pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
Congratulations to him. |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by helinues: 3:28pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
100 years age |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by Nobody: 3:28pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
Imagine Enugu state government imprisoned such an aged man for 19 years Why are these people heartless and have no conscience. 1 Like |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by Nobody: 3:29pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
Happy he was released. But what was the crime na or what kinda journalism is this? 2 Likes |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by Belial06: 3:29pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
KingOfAllIgbos: Bro So Savage Rain is to sky While Afonja are to ? 1. Ritual killings 2. Child molesters 3 scammers & fraudsters 4. Rapists 5. Armed robbers 6. Identity theft 7. Incest 8. All of the above someone should do the hausa one [img]https://media1./images/a53be6cc904e63941709e5f7eae8f4e1/tenor.gif?itemid=3393233[/img] 44 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by luluosas(m): 3:32pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
This is so terribly terrible. Though I don't know what led him to prison, but I feel for him. He could be any body's grandfather you know, even great grandfather to some of us here. It is well ooooooo 1 Like |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by kense88: 3:33pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
Osagyefo98:Do you know his crime ? Stop been emotional about this 2 Likes |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by KingOfAllIgbos: 3:34pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
Only Internet Fraud that Yorubas lead. Rituals = 40% igbo, 40% Yoruba and 10% others The rest na your people do am pass. Belial06: 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Celestine Egbonuche, Nigeria’s Oldest Prisoner Freed From Enugu Prison by KingOfAllIgbos: 3:36pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
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