By CHIDI MATTHEW NWACHUKWU

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has promised to sponsor the education of Quadri Yusuf Alabi, the young boy who stood before his convoy during his campaign in Lagos during the 2023 electioneering campaigns.

Quadri once more made headlines recently when it was revealed that he had been framed up and detained at the Kirikiri Correctional Facility in Lagos. He only regained his freedom this week.

Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) handle yesterday, April 18, 2025, Obi showed appreciation to Quadri’s lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, and to all those who worked tirelessly to secure the release of the young lad, and lauded Quadri for showing an unwavering eagerness to return to school and continue his truncated education.

Obi further stated that after listening to the young man and seeing how passionate he was about getting an education, he resolved to sponsor his education.

“Today, I had the opportunity to meet with Quadri Yusuf Alabi, the young boy whose story moved us all. After enduring unjust and illegal incarceration, he is finally free, and I am very grateful to the lawyers led by @inibeheeffiong, who fought for his release and also @DeleFarotim and Ms Hassana Nurudeen, whose constant intervention was instrumental in securing justice for the young lad.

“I listened to Quadri today, and one thing stood out clearly: his unwavering desire for education. Despite all he has been through, his only dream is to return to school and complete his education and I will make sure he gets it.

“His determination is not just inspiring; it is a call to action, and I am committed to ensuring that he gets the education he desires and deserves,” stated Obi.

The former Anambra Governor further stated that those responsible for Quadri’s illegal detention must be held responsible for their unjust actions, adding that such acts of illegality must not be allowed to go unpunished for fairness and integrity to prevail in Nigeria.

“In addition, we must not stop at his release. Those responsible for his illegal incarceration must be held accountable.

“As we strive to build a Nigeria where fairness and integrity prevail, we cannot afford to allow such acts of criminality to go unpunished.

“I once again thank the lawyers and everyone who stood and remained unrelenting for justice.

“Together, we will build a Nigeria where education, freedom, rule of law, equity and justice, care and protection of the less privileged in our midst will stand as the foundation of our democracy.

“A new Nigeria is Possible,” stated the Labour Party Chieftain.