Ever seen a chained cleric wasting away in a foreign hospital bed go viral and spark diplomatic fury? Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, Cross River businessman, just walked free Thursday thanks to Benin President Patrice Talon’s pardon—Nigeria’s relentless pressure paid off.
Minister of State Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu confirmed the Dec. 17 amnesty followed her August 2025 Cotonou hospital visit after outrage over Egbaji’s dehumanizing detention—health crumbling after two years. She hailed Tinubu’s 4D foreign policy (Democracy, Demography, Diaspora, Development) prioritizing citizen rescues.
Nigeria pushed for his return to serve any remaining time home with proper care, showcasing Naija-Benin brotherhood. Nigerians in Diaspora Org Benin’s Alhaji Munir praised the ministry: “Uncommon commitment!”—urging more saves for jailed innocents abroad.
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