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Peter Obi Calls for Justice for Starved Minors in Court
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.
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.
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.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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