Man freed from prison after govt withdraws Facebook ‘nude’ post complaint

Denis Odama has been released from a correctional facility in Calabar, Nigeria, after the complaint against him was withdrawn. Odama, who was arrested after allegedly questioning Governor Bassey Otu on Facebook about a female commissioner's nude photos, announced his release on Thursday via Facebook.

In his social media posts, Odama expressed his gratitude, stating, “They thought they were arresting Denis Odama. They didn’t know they were arresting the son of grace. Thank you, Cross River. You stood with me and I will always stand with you.” He added, “Injustice does not have a leg. It doesn’t stand. Thank you Cross River.”

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They thought they were arresting Denis Odama. They didn’t know they were arresting the son of grace. Thank you, Cross River. You stood with me and I will always stand with you.

His release came after Governor Otu intervened, directing his aides who had reported Odama to the police to withdraw their complaint. This development concludes a case that began with a social media comment. The initial complaint expanded into a police petition accusing Odama and three others of cyberbullying, defamation, and inciting the public against the Cross River government.

The controversy stemmed from a comment Odama allegedly made under a Facebook post by Governor Otu announcing a cabinet reshuffle. Screenshots circulating online showed Odama questioning the governor about a commissioner in the sports ministry. Lawyers representing two state officials filed a petition against Odama and others, describing them as "self-acclaimed content creators" who allegedly published "infamous, grossly offensive, false, annoying and injurious statements" against the government.

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Injustice does not have a leg. It doesn’t stand. Thank you Cross River.