Popular Nigerian content creator and activist, Adebowale Adedayo, widely known as Mr Macaroni, has expressed outrage over reports that former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, allegedly detained 15 domestic workers since 2019 over missing jewellery.
Reacting to the development, Mr Macaroni described the prolonged detention as heartbreaking and a blatant abuse of power.
He questioned whether Mrs Jonathan was even aware that the workers were still being held, stressing that the situation reflects a growing pattern where influential individuals trample on the rights of the powerless.
Taking to social media, he wrote:
“The injustice in this country is so painful!!!
According to this report, these men and women have been locked up for over five years without a court conviction!!
Does Madam Patience Jonathan even remember that they are still in Prison???
We must stand against this pattern of abusing power that allows rich or influential people lock up others because they cannot speak or fight for themselves. By law, they are innocent until proven guilty!”
His comments have since sparked online debate, with many Nigerians calling for an investigation and immediate action to ensure justice for the detained workers.
