I was moved to tears by El-Rufai’s wife – Peter Obi

Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Wednesday said he was moved to tears by the comments of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s wife regarding his continued detention.

Obi called for a fair treatment of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, chieftain in the interest of justice and unity in the country.

The former governor of Anambra State, who is presently attending a function in the United States, said he was touched emotionally seeing the tears of El-Rufai’s wife at the ill-treatment of her husband.

This was contained in a statement signed by the spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Reach, POMR, Idris Zekeri, tagged: “A Wife’s Tears, A Nation’s Conscience: Let Justice Have a Heart”.

The former Anambra State governor said the rule of law should hold sway in a democracy.

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.”