The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has cautioned against treating critics, activists, and journalists as threats to the state following the remand of activist and politician Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Prison.
Obi, in a statement shared on his X account on Tuesday, said he was concerned about the development, stressing that democratic institutions must not be used in ways that undermine civic freedoms and public participation.
The former Anambra State governor said he received news of Sowore’s remand “with deep concern,” noting that while the judiciary has the responsibility of dispensing justice, authorities must avoid actions that appear to suppress dissent.
“While the judiciary remains the ultimate arbiter of justice, we must consistently guard against any trend that gives the appearance of state institutions being weaponised to systematically stifle dissent, muzzle the press, or shrink the legitimate space for civic engagement in Nigeria,” Obi said.
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