Peter Obi Condemns Police Tear Gas at Protest in Nigeria

On Tuesday, Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate and ex-governor of Anambra State, condemned the police's use of tear gas against peaceful protesters at the National Assembly. The protest was aimed at expressing grievances against the Senate's approval of manual collation of election results, which is part of ongoing amendments to the Electoral Act.

Obi criticized the police's actions, stating that they were an affront to the constitutional rights of citizens who were merely exercising their right to protest. He described the police's response as indicative of a broader trend where those who claim to champion democracy are, in fact, becoming its destroyers.

Obi emphasized the need for free and fair elections in Nigeria, specifically demanding the mandatory electronic transmission of election results for the upcoming 2027 elections. His remarks highlight the ongoing tensions surrounding electoral reforms and the importance of safeguarding democratic processes in the country.