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Uganda Arrest: NiDCOM Boss Assures Of Omah Lay,Tems And Muyiwa’s Release Soon

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The Chairman, Chief Executive of the  Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM)  Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has assured that Nigerian artistes, Omah Lay, Tems and Muyiwa Awoniyi will be home  soon.

A signed statement by the Head of Media and Public Relations Unit NIDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun indicates that Dabiri-Erewa gave the assurance while receiving members of OmahLay’s Record Label, Valentine Ngaji and Marshall Onaemo of Keyqaad Record who were at the Commission’s office to plead for intervention of the arrested Artiste.

She said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian mission in Uganda along with their Ugandan counterparts had achieved a
diplomatic resolution of the matter as the Singer will soon be handed over to officials of the Nigerian mission in Uganda

Dabiri-Erewa, who did not mention when the arrested Artiste
will be finally released, was optimistic that with the Federal
Government’s speedy intervention, they will reunite with their families
and fans soonest

The NiDCOM boss advised Nigerian youth travelling abroad to familiarise themselves with the laws of the country and be good Ambassadors of the country.

She reiterated the Federal government’s commitment to the welfare of law-abiding Nigerians anywhere in the world

Earlier in his letter of request, Mr Valentine Ngaji on behalf of the
Artistes, thanked the Federal Government for its efforts since the
matter started and further pleaded to ensure that Omah Lay and the team return home safely.

He recalled that the Artistes after due diligence went to Uganda to
perform at an event titled “The Brunch” but got to know later that the organisers of the event sold more than estimated tickets approved for the show resulting in an unexpected turnout of crowds.

” The Artistes being oblivious of this situation, went ahead to perform
as required and was arrested by the Ugandan Police after the event and
were charged for negligent intent to spread infectious disease.

“We acknowledge the seriousness of COVID-19 around the world and we
humbly apologise for this conduct. If we had prior knowledge of such
restrictions on live events in Uganda, we would have desisted from participating, he added.

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