The frontline opposition leader and the Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called for fair treatment of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El Rufai, in the interest of justice and unity in the country.

Obi, who is presently attending a function in the United States of America, expressed how he was touched emotionally seeing the tears of El Rufai’s wife at the ill-treatment of her husband.

Writing on his X handle, “A Wife’s Tears, A Nation’s Conscience: Let Justice Have a Heart”, the former Anambra State Governor said the rule of law should have sway in a democracy.

He wrote: "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.”

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