The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has called for the fair treatment of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, urging authorities to uphold the rule of law and ensure that justice is administered without bias.
Obi, who is currently attending an event in the United States, made the appeal in a post on his verified X handle after watching a viral video showing an emotional Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, wife of the former governor.
In a message titled “A Wife’s Tears, A Nation’s Conscience: Let Justice Have a Heart,” the former Anambra State governor said he was deeply moved by the video and urged law enforcement agencies to ensure that every Nigerian receives fair and transparent treatment before the law.
“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,” Obi wrote.
He maintained that regardless of the allegations against El-Rufai or any other citizen, justice should be transparent and guided by due process.
According to Obi, bail conditions imposed on suspects should be reasonable and should not appear punitive before trial.
He stressed that democratic institutions exist to protect the rights of every citizen irrespective of status or political affiliation.
Obi warned against what he described as any appearance of selective justice, saying such practices could erode public confidence in the justice system and undermine national unity.
“We must resist any hint of selective justice that erodes public trust and threatens national unity,” he stated.
The former governor urged security and law enforcement agencies to act professionally and strictly within the confines of the law in carrying out their responsibilities.
He added that building a just society where every citizen is treated with dignity and fairness remains central to his vision of a “New Nigeria.”
“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,” Obi said.
