LAGOS AUGUST 12TH (NEWSRANGERS0-Labour Party Presidential candidate in 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi has reacted to the incident involving a passenger of Ibom Air Ms ComforT Emmanson and staff of the airline.
Obi in his X platform said the unfortunate and dishonourable drama witnessed in Ibom Air has again brought to the fore the double standards in our lives and the inadequacies of our various security operatives in acting decently and in a civilised manner.
Obi who apologized to the Ibom Air crew who were assaulted by Miss Comfort Emmanson stated that as a society, Nigerians must learn and uphold good conduct, as it is a true measure of success and decent living.
He, however, strongly condemned the dehumanising treatment meted out to the young young woman as stripping her publicly was not only unnecessary, but also represents the height of rascality and abuse by agencies.
Probably referring to an incident that occurred in the airport a week ago involving Kwame 1 and Value Jet plane officials, Obi argued that it is unacceptable that the lady was hurriedly taken to court and remanded while someone who visibly held a plane from taking off and put hundreds of lives at risk is still at large with government agencies and some state officials speaking up for him to be forgiven.
“This case is not just about one young woman, it is about the double standards that poison our justice system. Justice in Nigeria must never be about who is poor or powerless versus who has influence or access to government officials. While Ms. Comfort Emmanson is in jail, the other offender who committed a more severe offence has not been held to the same standard. He has neither been arrested nor arraigned in any court. We must build a country where justice is fair, equal, and not selective, especially against women who are seen to be weaker.
“This young lady’s offence does not compare to the crimes committed daily by those parading themselves as “excellencies” while looting public funds without consequence, and yet they have not been stripped or dehumanised in the name of justice. We must end this selective treatment of the poor or less privileged. If justice must be served, it should be served to all, and it must be served fairly,” Peter Obi advised.
He disclosed that the Minister of Aviation and other relevant authorities owe the public an explanation for these double standards in their adjudication, stressing that justice must be just, or it is nothing at all.
According to him, “The rule of law based on justice for all must remain the guidepost of our democracy. A new Nigeria is Possible.”
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