Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said he was deeply moved by the emotional remarks of the wife of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El Rufai, over her husband’s continued detention.
Obi called for fair treatment of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, chieftain, saying justice and the rule of law must prevail in the interest of national unity.
The former Anambra State governor, who is currently attending an event in the United States, said he was touched by the tears of Hajiya Asiya El Rufai over what he described as the ill treatment of her husband.
His position was contained in a statement signed by the spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Reach, POMR, Idris Zekeri, titled, “A Wife’s Tears, A Nation’s Conscience: Let Justice Have a Heart”.
Obi stressed that the rule of law must remain the foundation of every democratic society.
He 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.”
