The lawyers, however, said they were not seeking to establish the truth or otherwise of those allegations.
Human rights and public interest lawyers have petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of activist and public affairs commentator Onwuka Chimezie, popularly known as Mezie, who they alleged has been unlawfully detained at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Area 10, Abuja.
The lawyers, acting under WCE & Co. Chambers/Waynes Court, said in the petition signed by its Principal Partner, Elljah Chifetie Prince Wayne C.E., Esq. and dated September 8, 2026, that Mezie was arrested in Abuja on September 4 by officers of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Rivers State Police Command.
According to the petition, the arrest was connected to comments, criticisms and allegations publicly made by Mezie concerning Adewole, including allegations relating to land grabbing and alleged support for persons accused of land grabbing.
The lawyers, however, said they were not seeking to establish the truth or otherwise of those allegations.
