An Ibadan-based labour leader, Comrade Andrew Emelieze, who was detained by the Department of State Services, DSS, in Oyo State, has regained his freedom.

UGAMATV gathered that his release is coming 14 days after his detention by the DSS.

Emelieze, who is the National Coordinator of Federal Workers Forum (FWF) was detained on Monday, 30th June, 2025, in Ibadan.

It was learnt that he was detained over his role in the formation of Federal Workers Forum (FWF).

The forum has been championing the welfare of federal workers across the country.

It was learnt that he was released by the DSS on Wednesday, 16th July 2025.

Oyo State Coordinator of Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights, Comrade Abiodun Bamigboye, confirmed the release of the labour leader.

Bamigboye, in a statement obtained by UGAMATV Thursday night, said that it took the intervention of lawyers and other activists to ensure the release of the labour leader.

He said, “Comrade Andrew Emelieze got his freedom after 14 days’ detention, following the intervention of counsel from Barrister Femi Aborisade’s Chamber, Chairman of AUPTRE, Oyo State chapter and comrades of the CDWR Oyo State chapter. Nothing shall discourage us”.