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Peter Obi, frontline opposition leader and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai be treated fairly, saying justice and national unity demand it.
Speaking from an event in the United States, Obi said he was emotionally affected after seeing el-Rufai’s wife in tears over what he described as mistreatment of her husband.
In a post on X titled “A Wife’s Tears, A Nation’s Conscience: Let Justice Have a Heart,” the former Anambra governor stressed that the rule of law must guide a functioning democracy.
"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.”
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