Peter Obi calls for fair justice for El-Rufai, warns against selective prosecution

Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged for due process and fair treatment in the prosecution of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Obi voiced concerns about selective justice, stating it could undermine public confidence in the rule of law. His remarks came after a viral video showed El-Rufai's wife, Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, appealing to President Bola Tinubu for her husband's fair treatment during his trial. "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," Obi stated on X. He emphasized that in a constitutional democracy, institutions are meant to protect every citizen's rights. Obi stressed the importance of resisting any form of selective justice that damages public trust and national unity, calling for law enforcement agencies to act professionally and adhere strictly to due process. "We must 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," he added. Obi's intervention follows El-Rufai's wife's public appeal to President Tinubu and the recent arrest of El-Rufai's personal physician, Prof. Bello Abubakar, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. The physician was arrested over alleged false statements concerning the former governor's medical visits while in custody.

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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.