Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Friday, April 18, 2025, met in Lagos with Quadri Yusuf Alabi—the 17-year-old who captured national attention after standing in front of Obi’s campaign convoy during the last general elections.
During the meeting, Obi pledged to support Quadri’s future, committing to help him secure the training or education he desires and deserves.
Taking to his social media page, Peter Obi said:
“Today, I had the opportunity to meet with Quadri Yusuf Alabi, the young boy whose story moved us all. After enduring unjust and illegal incarceration, he is finally free, and I am very grateful to the lawyers led by @inibeheeffiong, who fought for his release and also @DeleFarotim and Ms Hassana Nurudeen,, whose constant intervention was instrumental in securing justice for the young lad.
“I listened to Quadri today, and one thing stood out clearly: his unwavering desire for education. Despite all he has been through, his only dream is to return to school and complete his education and I will make sure he gets it.
“His determination is not just inspiring; it is a call to action, and I am committed to ensuring that he gets the education he desires and deserves.
“In addition, we must not stop at his release. Those responsible for his illegal incarceration must be held accountable. As we strive to build a Nigeria where fairness and integrity prevail, we cannot afford to allow such acts of criminality to go unpunished.
“I once again thank the lawyers and everyone who stood and remained unrelenting for justice.
“Together, we will build a Nigeria where education, freedom, rule of law, equity and justice, care and protection of the less privileged in our midst will stand as the foundation of our democracy.
A new Nigeria is Possible.”
Inibhebe who also disclosed the development on his social media page, wrote: “We had a very engaging and productive meeting with Mr. Peter Obi in Lagos today to discuss the case of Quadri Alabi.
“He made a commitment to help Quadri to get the necessary training or education that he desires and deserves.”
Quadri’s release from Lagos Kirikiri Prison came just days earlier, following his discharge and acquittal by an Apapa Magistrate Court. The court’s decision was based on legal advice from the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions, who found no evidence linking Quadri to the armed robbery charges that led to his three-month detention.
Quadri’s ordeal began in January when he was allegedly abducted by local enforcers and handed over to police, reportedly due to jealousy over donations he received after his viral moment with Obi. His family allegedly faced harassment from community members demanding a share of the support funds.
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, who took up Quadri’s case, described the police action as a “diabolical frame-up” and called for accountability.
Quadri expressed gratitude for the public support that led to his freedom, while Obi’s personal involvement has renewed calls for justice and youth protection in Nigeria
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