<!– Funke Akindele and her husband –>
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned the prosecution and conviction of Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele and her husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello, popularly known as JJC Skillz.
The police arrested Akindele on Sunday for hosting a birthday party for her husband with lots of people attending despite Coronavirus lockdown in Lagos.
They were convicted and sentenced to 14-day community service and N100,000 fine each by an Ogba Magistrates Court on Monday.
But Fani-Kayode said the prosecution and conviction of Akindele was overbearing and unnecessary.
He said a warning would have been enough, especially after she publicly expressed remorse.
Fani-Kayode, in a tweet wondered why those who crowded the court during the arraignment were not also prosecuted as they did not observe social distancing.
According to him, “The prosecution & conviction of Funke Akindele was overbearing & unnecessary. A warning would have been enough.
“This is especially so after she publicly expressed remorse. The court was crowded. Why don’t they prosecute those that were there as well, including the Magistrate?”
You may be interested
Man City Suffer Double Injury Setbacks
Webby - November 2, 2024Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has provided an update on the fitness of John Stones and Ruben Dias following Saturday’s…
Former Flying Eagles Star Escapes Major Injury In Belgium
Webby - November 2, 2024Nigeria winger Yira Sor is expected to return to action after the international break, reports Completesports.com.Sor sustained an injury in…
Raphinha: I Decided To Remain At Barca To Prove Doubters Wrong
Webby - November 1, 2024Barcelona star Raphinha says his decision to remain with the club is meant to prove doubters wrong.Recall that the Brazilian…