Comments on: 2007: Iwuchukwu Amara Tochi, “the burden thus shifted to him”

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[...] January 26, 2007: Iwuchukwu Amara Tochi, “the burden thus shifted to him” [...]

By: JK

JK — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:51:21 +0000

It is rather sad that a young boy’s life was lost. Yes, he broke a law of Singapore. Yes, the current law states that the offence carries with it a mandatory death sentence. I’m not saying that the judge did the wrong thing by executing the law. However, I think it’s high time we revisit this law. Singapore is known for being very inflexible when it comes to sentencing in drug cases. I can definitely understnad the concerns of its government, and their effort to protect the island from big time drug dealers. However, when special circumstances exist, I think there should be some flexibility when the sentence is passed. Some people have concerned that if judges are given the option to exercise discreation when passing sentence, that the sentences may not be handed out in a uniformed manner. Has the wise Singapore Government ever considered forming a Special Judges Panel to deal with such special circumstances cases? It is really sad that a country which claims to be “first world” is still so stuck-in-the-mud.

By: GP

GP — Sun, 25 May 2008 05:05:07 +0000

I have been to Singapore and it is a third world country underneath all the glass and steel on display. It shouldn’t surprise anybody that the rudest and most irritable people on Earth are unlikely to have any sympathy for snuffing out the life of an innocent man like Tochi.

By: Michael Iheme

Michael Iheme — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:28:14 +0000

Its rather unfortunate the way Iwuchukwu Amara Tochi died.Mr. Smith took advantage of the young man and lured him to his death. He should be held responsible for Tochi’s death. I’m not sure Tochi was well lettered and smart otherwise he would not have fallen a victim.Be that as it may,every country has its own law and as we all know,ignorance of the law is no excuse once found guilty. This is just to inform everyone that most countries especially in Asia are no joke when it comes to drug laws.So beware for those who peddle in drugs!!
Singapore stood by its law. Rather than blame Singapore,lets shift our blames to Mr. Smith who took advantage of a young man who was trying to make a living for himself and help his poor family back home.All I can say is Mr.Smith,the evil that men do will live after them and you will surely pay for your evil ways,if not now later.You knew the dangers of peddling drugs in Asia and you wasted that young man’s life over nothing.I’m sure if that was your kid brother,you won’t send him unto his death.Millions of people who know the story have prayed that nemesis would catch up with you and I believe,Vox Populi Vox Dei.

By: babalola Anthony

babalola Anthony — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:48:21 +0000

nigeria should sever every tie with singapore and they should be considered as an enemy country.To the president of singapore:you are very heartless:To mr. smith:JUdgment will soon catch up with you in Jesus Name,The blood of the innocent Boy you Implicated will never stop chasing you until you and all men of your ilk be destroyed.Amen