His trip was sponsored by a private human rights activist from Germany. Although carrying his legal appointment from Tochi's family to represent Tochi in all matters, Singapore's prison authorities denied him access to visit Tochi. After two weeks, Princewill returned to Nigeria, where he conducted immediate action to force the Nigerian government (which has failed to show any serious concern) to take immediate action on behalf of its national.
His journey was backed by a private human rights advocate from Germany. Despite possessing his official appointment from Tochi's family to act on Tochi's behalf in all matters, Singapore's prison authorities refused him permission to visit Tochi. After two weeks, Princewill returned to Nigeria, where he took swift action to compel the Nigerian government (which has shown little genuine concern) to take immediate steps on behalf of its citizen.