The arrest of Nnamdi Chude has been condemned by Peter Obi, 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP).
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| 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, talking to newsmen after exercising his franchise by voting in the 2023 State House of Assembly election in Anambra State on Saturday 18 March. Photo: @PeterObi |
DailyPost describes Nnamdi Chude as a “fervent supporter of the Labour Party (LP)”.
The former Anambra State Governor described the move as a “further confirmation of Nigeria’s poor performance in the Rule of Law”.
Peter Obi said: “After due enquiries, I regret to say that the arrest of Mr Nnamdi
@chude__
is a further confirmation of Nigeria’s poor and declining performance in the Rule of Law, Voice and Accountability, and other governance indicators.
“With Voice, and Accountability, the No 1 key indicator of good governance, it is very important, particularly for those in authority to note and accept that freedom of expression is a fundamental right and ingredient for the development of a good society.
“While I appreciate that the freedoms must be exercised in line with the rule of law, arresting Nigerians for tweeting on their leaders and those in authority decimates the opportunity for inclusive governance and accountability which are highly needed in a developing
“country like Nigeria. As we are all Nigerians and Nigeria is our only country, we must continue to make efforts to build a better Nation where justice, fairness, equity, tolerance, prosperity,
“accountable leadership and rule of law shall reign with no Nigerian feeling suppressed or oppressed. As leaders, it is important for us to know that there are several consequences of occupying public office. For instance,
“citizens will have their different thoughts on us and we have the right to reply. Arbitrary use of our office or in unrestrained way will do no one any good, including those in authority.
“I therefore appeal to all concerned to please treat the issue most objectively on rule of law, and compassionately release the young man in question.
“God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
