Detained Student Apologizes To First Lady For Hurting Her ‘Feelings’ After Being Released
Aminu Mohammed Adamu, who was detained for criticizing First Lady Aisha Buhari on Twitter, has issued an apology after being released from prison unconditionally.
He was released on Friday after authorities decided to drop the charges against him on compassionate grounds. Hours after being freed, the 23-year-old tweeted his gratitude to everyone, who helped him during the tough times.
I would also like to use this medium to express my heartfelt gratitude toward those that helped me go through the darkest hours of my life, man cannot escape his destiny but my incidence should serve as a lesson to all of us. Thank you all and one love❤️🌹.
— catalyst😈 (@aminullahie) December 3, 2022
He also apologized to Buhari, who he called "our mother," and added he never intended to hurt the first lady's feelings.
I would like to use this medium to express my sincere apologies to those I’ve hurt especially our mother, Aisha Buhari it was never my intention to hurt your feelings and insha Allah I will change for the better. However, I’m also grateful for your forgiveness, thank u mama😊🤝.
— catalyst😈 (@aminullahie) December 3, 2022
Some Nigerians reacted to Aminu's tweet by saying they expected him to seek forgiveness from his biological parents and not Aisha Buhari.
Twitter user Hassan Karasuwa said it was essential that Aminu expressed gratitude to all Nigerians who, regardless of religion, ethnicity or gender, stood by him throughout his ordeal.
Mallam Aminu Catalyst, first of all we were expecting you to seek forgiveness of your parents not Aisha Buhari. Secondly, please express sincere appreciation and much thanks to Nigerians regardless of region, religion or gender, for feeling your pain and standing with YOU.
— Hassan Kyarimi Karasuwa (@El_Kyarimi) December 3, 2022
Activist Rinu Oduala also criticized Aminu for seeking forgiveness from the same "mother," who allegedly violated his human rights.
Your mother who had you kidnapped and violated your human rights? God will help you.
— Rinu Oduala 🔥🔫 (@SavvyRinu) December 4, 2022
Adamu had posted on June 8 a picture of Buhari with a caption, saying, "Mama is feeding fat on poor people's money."
He was then trailed by a team of detectives before being arrested in Dutse, North-west Nigeria, on Nov. 8, following which he was transported to Abuja. The police said the alleged offense contravened Section 391 of the penal code.
After detaining the student for nearly two weeks, the police finally arraigned him before the Federal Capital Territory High Court at Maitama last Nov. 29.
He was charged with "defamation, cyberstalking, and conspiracy," to which he pleaded not guilty.
However, the police dropped the charges against Adamu, a day after the National Association of Nigerian Students threatened a nationwide protest to demand his unconditional release.
The arrest of Adamu had sparked outrage on social media, with many people criticizing the first lady, describing her action as an abuse of power.
However, prosecution counsel Fidelis Ogbobe announced on Friday the withdrawal of the case against Muhammed, saying Buhari took the action following the intervention of well-meaning Nigerians.
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