A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode Friday evening regained freedom after fulfilling his bail conditions.
Fani-Kayode, who served as Director of Media and Publicity of Goodluck Jonathan Presidential Campaign Organisation has been in detention since May 9, 2016.
In a statement released by the former Minister of Aviation, he said his trial and detention were all politically motivated but that he would not be broken.
While expressing thanks to all those who stood by him in his trying times, he reiterated his innocence while stating his readiness to stand trial and vigorously defend himself.
The statement reads in full:
“I give thanks to God that I am free after 67 days in detention. I thank my wife, lawyers, children and friends for all their support. “This was the worst experience of my life but God was with me all the way. I suffered immeasurably but I count it all as joy. I am innocent of all charges and I look forward to defending myself vigorously in court.
“These charges are politically motivated and I have been severely punished for my political views and criticisms of the government. “They are trying to silence me, break me, discredit me and destroy but as long as Jesus is on the throne this will never work. I am strong and I am bold and the struggle will continue.”
