Human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) on Saturday raised the alarm over an alleged threat to his life over his comments on the 2023 general elections.
Adegboruwa, who did not give specific details of the alleged threat, asked Nigerians to hold the government and some unnamed politicians responsible if anything happened to him.
The lawyer, who made the allegation in a press statement he issued on Saturday also disclosed that he has been receiving daily warnings about an assassination attempt.
He said that he has noticed and has been warned of attempts upon his life, based purely on his convictions, advocacies and actions, especially about the campaign for good governance, the rule of law and accountability.
Adegboruwa, however, stressed that he does not belong to any political party, adding that he has no political affiliation in any manner whatsoever.
“My training, professionally and spiritually, is to be of service to the people, to mentor people, secure justice, and to transform lives for good.
“As I do not yet have the financial power to undertake philanthropic engagements to birth my convictions, I deploy my professional experience, knowledge and services to campaign for a better society where justice and peace shall reign.
“This should not warrant any threat to my life at all, either from politicians or from the government. Power belongs to God. No human life should be worth the political ambition of anyone.
“This notice is to all Nigerians, the international community, my family, friends, colleagues and fellow patriots that my life is under serious threat. While I seek your prayers always, the government and the security agencies should be held accountable should anything happen to me.
“All that the people of Nigeria seek is good leadership, a better life through efficient management of our resources, security of lives and property, durable infrastructure that will galvanise improved economic conditions and good governance.”
“This should not constitute a threat to the ambition of any politician or indeed a threat to the life of any advocate. While my views and actions may seem to antagonise or support certain political tendencies depending on the divide, I bear no allegiance to any political party.
“Regarding the 2023 general elections, anyone that Nigerians consider worthy of their votes in free, fair and credible elections will also be my leader. I do not support or oppose anyone; my constituency is Nigeria.’’
