'He needs medical attention' - Nigerian Govt seeks repatriation of detained cleric from Benin Republic ​

'He needs medical attention' - Nigerian Govt seeks repatriation of detained cleric from Benin Republic ​

The Nigeria Government has requested the repatriation of of its citizen, Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, currently facing trial in neighbouring, Republic of Benin. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the request is based on the health condition of the detained cleric. DAILY POST reports that Egbaji, who hails from Cross River state has for about two years been detained in a hospital in Cotonou, the Beninese capital under dehumanising cond…

FG raises concern over Benjamin Egbaji’s health condition in Benin

The Federal Government has expressed concern over the failing health of its national, Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, currently facing trial in the Republic of Benin.   Egbaji, a businessman and cleric from Cross River, was detained in a hospital in Cotonou, under dehumanising conditions.   The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed […] The post FG raises concern over Benjamin Egbaji’s health condition in Benin appe…