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The Digest:

The Labour Party's Peter Obi has condemned Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment, describing it as a "failure of leadership" that could worsen national tensions. Breaking his silence via a statement on X, the 2023 presidential candidate argued that the Federal Government mishandled the IPOB leader's case from the outset, emphasizing that dialogue and inclusive governance should have preceded legal action.

Key Points:
  • Peter Obi has rejected Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment sentence.
  • He described the conviction as a "failure of leadership."
  • Obi stated Kanu should never have been arrested in the first place.
  • He warned the ruling could aggravate tensions amid economic hardship.
  • The former candidate advocated for dialogue and political solutions.
  • He criticized the government for "deepening mistrust" through its approach.
  • Obi called on the Presidency and Council of State to seek reconciliation.
In a nation where justice and healing often walk separate paths, his appeal underscores a recurring dilemma: whether to wield the gavel of judgment or extend the hand of dialogue in pursuit of lasting peace.

Sources: Daily Trust, Vanguard Newspaper