The Story Behind the Struggle

In the wake of the May 2025 Mokwa floods, Isah Mokwa used social media to spotlight the Niger State government’s neglect: delayed relief, empty promises, and families left to fend for themselves. In one post, he aptly dubbed Governor Bago “Governor Amunike”—a sharp critique of unfulfilled pledges. This exercise of constitutional rights under Section 39 of the Nigerian Constitution triggered his abduction by police from his Lapai home, orchestrated at the behest of Mokwa Local Government Chairman Jibrin Abdullahi Muregi, who views Isah as a political threat ahead of the November 1 local elections.

Amnesty International has condemned the arrest as “an attack on freedom of expression,” while human rights group Hope Behind Bars Africa demands the charges be dropped, citing misuse of the Cybercrimes Act to stifle dissent. Isah’s lawyer, Ibrahim Usman Wali, decries the bureaucratic delays as tactics to prolong suffering. As of today, Isah remains behind bars for speaking truth to power— but his spirit endures, and so must our fight.

Fuel the Fight for Justice

To cover Isah’s mounting legal fees (including court appearances, appeals, and expert consultations), family support during this ordeal, and logistics for protests and awareness efforts, we’re launching a targeted fundraising drive with a realistic goal of ₦5,000,000 (five million Naira). This breaks down as:

₦3,000,000 for legal defense and bail processes (e.g., hiring additional counsel if needed).

₦1,000,000 for Isah’s family sustenance and travel to court hearings.

₦1,000,000 for campaign amplification (printing materials, digital ads, and event coordination).

Every kobo counts—small donations from many hands can overwhelm injustice.