Peter Obi Warns Against Sowore's Remand Threatening Democracy

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, reacted to the remand of activist Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Prison, stating that it poses a danger to democracy. Obi warned that actions undermining democratic freedoms and civic participation could threaten the nation's stability.

He emphasized that the judiciary must remain responsible for determining legal disputes and that state institutions should not be perceived as suppressing dissenting voices. Obi noted that democracy thrives when citizens can freely express their views and participate in public discourse within the law.

He stressed that Nigeria currently faces security and economic challenges, highlighting the need for actions that promote national stability and social cohesion. Obi called on relevant authorities to ensure due process is followed in Sowore's case and to protect his constitutional rights throughout the legal proceedings, urging adherence to the rule of law and the protection of civil liberties as essential for national development.