CSOs want ‘Mr Commonsense’ arrested over unsubstantiated allegations against prominent Kogi leaders

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A coalition of civil society organisations wrote to Acting Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu on February 26, 2026, requesting the arrest and investigation of social media content creator King Joel Agho, known as Mr Common Sense, over alleged unsubstantiated claims about the disappearance of a man named Onimisi and alleged involvement of former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello. The coalition, which includes the Centre for Rights Advocacy and Protection, Arise Nigeria for Human Rights and Policy Advocacy, and Integrity in Nigeria, said the statements could incite public unrest and constitute defamation. The petition was signed by Dr Chinedu Ohalete, convener of the coalition. The IGP has not yet responded, and the matter may affect public discourse in Kogi ahead of the 2027 elections.

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