The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over recent events in Nigeria, which he says threaten the country’s democratic principles.
In a Facebook post today, Obi commented on the tension sparked by the arrest of popular activist Martin Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, and the alleged abduction of a factional President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
Obi criticized the manner in which Otse was arrested, noting that although security agencies may have acted within their legal rights, the approach lacked transparency and civility.
The display of force, lacking in transparency and civility, closely resembled an abduction—a disturbing method that not only creates fear but also risks being mimicked by criminal elements.”
He warned that if Nigerians cannot distinguish between lawful arrests and abductions, the country risks losing a vital layer of national security and accountability.
