According to Amnesty International, on 9 April 2007 Chijoke was found in
possession of more than 2.6 kilograms of cannabis, surpassing the
statutory amount of 500 grams that under Singapore law triggers the
automatic presumption of trafficking.
Also in his possession were keys to a room containing additional prohibited substances,leading the authorities to presume him guilty of possession and knowledge of the drugs.
Also in his possession were keys to a room containing additional prohibited substances,leading the authorities to presume him guilty of possession and knowledge of the drugs.
Chijioke Stephen Obioha’s appeal against his conviction and sentence was
rejected in August 2010. Maintaining his innocence of the crime,
Chijoke initially refused to make use of his right to resentencing which
amendments to Singapore mandatory’s death penalty laws made in 2013
allowed for.