Kwankwaso's Bold Stand: Obi Deserves Federal Protection, Not Ridicule
NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has criticized the federal government's handling of Peter Obi's safety concerns and Nasir El-Rufai's detention. Kwankwaso urged authorities to uphold justice and rule of law, condemning the dismissal of Obi's fears and the prolonged detention of El-Rufai.
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has issued a strong criticism against the federal government's handling of two prominent issues: the concerns raised by his party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the ongoing detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement released on Thursday, Kwankwaso called upon the authorities to strictly uphold principles of justice, fairness, and the rule of law in both matters.
Regarding Peter Obi, Kwankwaso unequivocally stated that Obi, like all Nigerian citizens, is entitled to full state protection, particularly after publicly expressing fears about his personal safety. Kwankwaso specifically referenced Obi's recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, where the former Anambra State governor detailed his concerns about his well-being and alleged that his active role as an opposition leader had adversely impacted his various businesses. Kwankwaso rebuked the federal government's response to these legitimate concerns, asserting that a government tasked with protecting its citizens should not mock or dismiss credible appeals for help from any individual, including Mr. Obi. He emphasized that Obi's fears about potentially not being alive to contest the 2027 presidential election and the claims of business frustration due to his opposition activities warrant serious attention, rather than the