Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress in the forthcoming general election has urged that justice must be transparent, fair and rooted in due process.
Obi said he was moved by the emotional appeal of Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to President Tinubu, warning that the kind of treatment melted out to El Rufai could undermine public confidence in democratic institutions and threaten national unity.
In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, Obi said, “I woke this morning in America and was deeply moved by an emotional viral video of Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, prompting deep reflection on our nation’s future.”
“Regardless of the allegations against Mallam Nasir El-Rufai or any other citizen, justice must be transparent and fair, with reasonable bail conditions that should not be seen as punitive before trial. In a democracy governed by the rule of law, institutions exist to protect every citizen’s rights, regardless of their background.
“We must resist any hint of selective justice that erodes public trust and threatens national unity. Those tasked with enforcing our laws must act professionally and strictly follow due process.
“Let us strive for a Nigeria where the law is paramount, and where every citizen is guaranteed dignity and justice. This is the foundation of the New Nigeria we envisage.”