[DEBATE] : Femi Aborisade

[Leo Zeilig]

Comrades,
We have some good news. The celebrated trade unionist, activist and writer 
Femi Aborisade – who spent years in Nigerian jails for his work in the 
pro-democracy movement – has been reinstated. Femi was fired from Ibadan 
Polytechnic for overtly political reasons; for leading protests against the 
corrupt state regime. The fight is not completely won, but this is cause to 
celebrate. Thanks to everyone who helped in the campaign.

Leo

Dear Leo,
I wish to thank all of those who participated in the 'Justice For Femi' 
international campaign to protest against my unjust sacking from Ibadan 
Polytechnic in 2000, under the regime of Lam Adesina, the then Governor of 
Oyo State.

I want to inform and thank all those involved in the campaign that I have 
now been reinstated by a new Governing Council and Rector of the 
Polytechnic. In coming to the decision, the authorities of the Polytechnic 
asserted that my dismissal was unjust and a disservice to the institution. 
However, my rights, particularly in terms of promotion and appropriate 
salary scale are yet to be resolved.

I am grateful for the international solidarity I received during this 
difficult period. My convictions about the possibility of a new world based 
on international solidarity have been strengthened.

Please convey my thanks to friends, supporters and comrades.

Femi Aborisade

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