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Peter Obi Calls for Justice for Starved Minors in Court

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Peter Obi has expressed deep concern after viewing a troubling video showing 124 protesters, including minors, in a courtroom as they seek to protect their fundamental rights.

The video, now widely circulated, paints a grim picture of the young people’s conditions—many of whom were visibly weak, malnourished, and struggling to stand, with some even collapsing from lack of nourishment.

This image, Obi says, should alarm the conscience of all Nigerians, urging them to take notice of what he calls a failure of care under federal custody.

The charges against these protesters include allegedly opposing bad governance—a right enshrined in Nigeria’s democratic Constitution.

Obi emphasized the irony that many in power today once advocated for this very right when they were in opposition, calling out injustices and advocating for a better Nigeria.

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Now, it seems that constitutional protection is being disregarded, and the price is being paid by some of the country’s most vulnerable.

Obi noted that the footage indicates a neglect of these individuals’ basic needs, pointing to malnutrition and exhaustion as evidence of their poor treatment while in government custody.

The treatment of minors especially, he argues, reflects poorly on the Nigerian system, which has a responsibility to uphold the dignity of every citizen.

In his statement, Obi extended gratitude to the presiding judge for halting the trial proceedings, preventing what he believes could have brought Nigeria even greater global embarrassment.

This intervention, he says, safeguarded Nigeria’s image as a democratic nation.

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However, Obi stresses that a temporary halt in proceedings isn’t enough—Nigeria’s judiciary and executive need to work together to ensure justice and humanity prevail.

He has called upon the Attorney General, the Minister of Justice, the Police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the National Human Rights Commission to conduct a thorough investigation into this incident.

Obi emphasized that such inhumane treatment of minors should not be tolerated in a modern society that is part of a global community valuing human rights and dignity.

He urged these agencies to take the necessary steps to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future, noting that the world is watching Nigeria’s commitment to human rights.


 

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US President Trump Expresses Gratitude to Cabinet, Pledges Support for DOGE

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United Stated President, Donald Trump reveals his intention of keeping Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, services.

The president revealed his intention during a recent meeting at the White House with his cabinet. Donald trump expressed gratitude and desire to keep working with the team during the meeting.

“Your people are fantastic, hopefully, they’ll stay around for the long haul. We’ll like to keep as many as we can. They ‘re great, smart, sharp, finding things that nobody thought of, and very computer savvy.”


 

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Peter Obi Calls for Release of 15-Year-Old Yusuf Alabi After His Unlawful Detention

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There is growing outrage over the case of 15-year-old Yusuf Alabi, a supporter of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who has been held at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre since January this year.

Alabi gained national attention in 2023 after a viral photo showed him standing in front of Obi’s convoy during a rally in Lagos. The image became a symbol of hope for Nigerian youth, with many supporters rallying behind him.

Peter Obi, shocked by the boy’s detention, expressed his concern on social media, urging authorities to respect the rule of law. He also revealed that he had contacted lawyer Inibehe Effiong, who has been working hard to secure Alabi’s release.

Obi called on the police and government officials to operate within the law, warning against using citizens, particularly the youth, as political tools.

Effiong visited the facility where Alabi is being held and shared his findings on Facebook. After interviewing Alabi, the lawyer explained that the boy was abducted by local “area boys” in January while returning from work.

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The area boys had been threatening him for not sharing the money he received after the viral photo with Obi. Effiong revealed that after the abduction, Alabi was taken to Amukoko Police Station, where he was falsely charged with armed robbery alongside four strangers.

Effiong found the charges suspicious, noting that Alabi had been wrongly accused of robbing two victims of N579,000 in cash and phones. After his investigation, Effiong concluded that Alabi is another victim of Nigeria’s flawed criminal justice system.

Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju also reacted, mentioning how such injustices are part of the daily struggles faced by the country’s poor and helpless citizens.


 

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Sowore Says He Will Not Join Atiku and Peter Obi’s Coalition

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Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the Take-it-Back Movement, has made it clear he wants nothing to do with the proposed alliance between former presidential hopefuls Atiku Abubakar of the PDP and Peter Obi of the Labour Party.

Speaking on Arise TV’s Politics Today, Sowore said he has no plans to align with the Social Democratic Party or any coalition that includes the usual political faces. He stressed that his focus remains on building a movement with ordinary Nigerians, not recycling failed alliances.

“I’m not joining any coalition,” he said. “The kind of coalition they formed in 2013 and 2015 gave us the APC, and now they want to repeat the same play in 2025. That’s not the path to real change.”

Sowore argued that partnering with the same political actors responsible for Nigeria’s problems would only harm the people further.

“The coalition we need is one made up of the oppressed. I will never join a group made up of those who helped destroy the country. I’m not interested in the SDP or in political games that toy with the future of Nigerians.”

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Meanwhile, Atiku, Obi, and former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai have started talks aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Atiku spoke about the plan during a press conference hosted by a group of concerned political leaders and stakeholders.

He cautioned the current government against placing personal power above national interest, warning that ignoring the principles of democracy and federalism could push Nigeria into a dangerous political crisis.


 

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