The Digest:
Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has condemned the handling of the Ibom Air incident involving Comfort Emmanson, highlighting the "double standards" in Nigeria's justice system. Obi stresses that justice should be fair and equal for all Nigerians, irrespective of influence or power.
Key Points:
- Peter Obi criticized the "dehumanising treatment" of Comfort Emmanson, who was publicly stripped and remanded in court.
- Obi apologised to the Ibom Air crew, acknowledging the passenger’s inappropriate behaviour.
- He pointed out the injustice in the fact that another offender, who endangered lives by delaying a flight, has not faced similar consequences.
- Obi argued that the incident underscores a broader problem of selective justice based on power and influence.
- He stated that women in Nigeria are disproportionately targeted by a biased justice system.
- Obi called for an overhaul in how justice is dispensed, particularly stressing the importance of equality before the law.
- He challenged the Minister of Aviation and the relevant authorities to address these inconsistencies publicly.
Obi’s statement points to a deeper societal issue of unequal justice, where the poor face swift punishment, while the influential remain free from accountability. He urges that Nigeria's justice system must be fair, equal, and non-selective.
Sources: Punch, TheCable
