By Ado Salisu
The frontline opposition leader and Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has called for the fair treatment of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in the interest of justice, democracy, and national unity.
Obi, who is currently attending an event in the United States, said he was deeply moved by the emotional video of El-Rufai’s wife, Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, expressing anguish over what she described as the unfair treatment of her husband.
In a post on his X handle titled, “A Wife’s Tears, A Nation’s Conscience: Let Justice Have a Heart,” the former Anambra State Governor stressed that the rule of law must prevail in any democratic society.
According to him, “I woke up this morning in America deeply moved by an emotional viral video of Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, which prompted profound reflection on our nation’s future.
“Regardless of the allegations against Mallam Nasir El-Rufai or any other citizen, justice must be transparent, impartial, and fair.
“Bail conditions should be reasonable and must not appear punitive before trial. In a democracy governed by the rule of law, institutions exist to protect the rights of every citizen, irrespective of status or background.
“We must resist every form of selective justice that undermines public confidence in our institutions and threatens national unity. Those entrusted with enforcing our laws must act professionally and strictly adhere to due process.
“Let us work towards building a Nigeria where the rule of law is supreme and every citizen is guaranteed dignity, fairness, and justice. This remains the foundation of the New Nigeria we envision.”
