By Moses Okorie
The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has revealed that the two Nigerian singers, Omah Lay and Tems who were arrested in Uganda for allegedly violating Covid-19 safety protocol have been released and are now with the Nigerian Mission in Ugadan. Dabiri-Erewa took to her Twitter account to announce on Tuesday, December 15.
According to her tweet, “Temilade (Tems) has been freed and handed over to the Nigerian mission in Uganda. Omah Lay @Omah_Lay is expected soon @PeterPsquare. And finally, @Omah_Lay arrives to the safe hands of officials of the Nigerian mission in Uganda @PeterPsquare. Finally, finally . The journey home will soon begin but they are safely at Nigeria house in Uganda.”
It was earlier reported that all charges levelled against Nigerian singers Omah Lay and Tems in Uganda were dropped and the duo will return to Nigeria.
Following the public outcry from Nigerians and diplomatic intervention of the Nigerian government, a Chief Magistrate Court in Uganda today December 15th, dropped the charges against the music artistes. The court order approving this was also shared on social media and it shows that the two can be released and returned home to their country.
The duo were arrested on Sunday, December 13th, for making an appearance at a concert, while the country is on lockdown.
Nigerian music stars Peter Okoye and Mr. Eazi have also taken to Twitter to confirm the release. “Confirm! @Omah_Lay and @temsbaby have been released! It is well guys! ” Peter Okoye wrote.
“Pleased to hear that My brothers and sisters are to be released & the case is resolved, Big love to everyone who worked on this & Special thanks to @adoniaayebare & The Government of Uganda, Chief Of Justice In Uganda. African relations must keep fostering strong!” Mr.Eazi tweeted.