₦airaland Forum

A former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the handling of the recent Ibom Air incident, describing it as a reflection of “double standards” in Nigeria’s justice system.

In a statement on Monday via his official X handle, Obi apologised to the Ibom Air crew allegedly assaulted by passenger Comfort Emmanson, stressing the need for Nigerians to uphold good conduct as “a true measure of success and decent living.”

However, he condemned what he termed the “dehumanising treatment” of Emmanson, who was stripped publicly before being hurriedly taken to court and remanded.

He noted that while she is in custody, another individual who “held a plane from taking off and put hundreds of lives at risk” remains at large, with some government officials calling for him to be forgiven.

He wrote, “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.”

He argued that the incident exemplified a broader pattern where the poor and less privileged are punished swiftly, while politically connected offenders evade accountability.

“The Minister of Aviation and other relevant authorities owe the public an explanation for these double standards in their adjudication. Justice must be just, or it is nothing at all. The rule of law based on justice for all must remain the guidepost of our democracy, ” he concluded

Softmirror:
I agree with Peter Obi on this 1,000,000% Justice must be fair but then Obi's double standard when it comes to over looking the evil deeds in Anambra most especially makes what he is saying meaningless.

seunmsg:
My suspicion that the Ibom Air incident was a charade to get at K1 has now been confirmed. It was all staged to present a double standard argument. Peter Obi rushing to tweet about it and calling for the arrest of K1 codedly like he just did says is all. This is the same guy that has never for once called for the arrest and prosecution of Ipob, ESN and UGM ramping all over south east.

seunmsg:
My suspicion that the Ibom Air incident was a charade to get at K1 has now been confirmed. It was all staged to present a double standard argument. Peter Obi rushing to tweet about it and calling for the arrest of K1 codedly like he just did says is all. This is the same guy that has never for once called for the arrest and prosecution of Ipob, ESN and UGM ramping all over south east.

LagosOrigin:
Well said sir, News has it that she's now in kirikiri prison. Kwam 1 should be served same treatment.

Nobody is bigger than the law of the land

seunmsg:
My suspicion that the Ibom Air incident was a charade to get at K1 has now been confirmed. It was all staged to present a double standard argument. Peter Obi rushing to tweet about it and calling for the arrest of K1 codedly like he just did says is all. This is the same guy that has never for once called for the arrest and prosecution of Ipob, ESN and UGM ramping all over south east.

SeeWahala:
Hehehe 😂🤣 all these tilumbu's e-thugs won't ever stop to amaze us

I knew they would call the lady and obidient, it is their new modus operandi just like how they call any pickpocket they catch in the South East and i.p..o.b member

They have lost all sense of justice, equity and most especially SHAME

Softmirror:
I agree with Peter Obi on this 1,000,000% Justice must be fair but then Obi's double standard when it comes to over looking the evil deeds in Anambra most especially makes what he is saying meaningless.

Justnation:
If this government doesn't do anything about this case of kwam 1, it will send a very very disturbing message about the extent TRIBALISM has gone in this regime.

PlasmaTV:
I'm so tired of those folks, big chief!
Phew

christistruth01:
Exactly
That is why all ipob members who engaged in killings in the East must be rounded up and jailed

seunmsg:
My suspicion that the Ibom Air incident was a charade to get at K1 has now been confirmed. It was all staged to present a double standard argument. Peter Obi rushing to tweet about it and calling for the arrest of K1 codedly like he just did says is all. This is the same guy that has never for once called for the arrest and prosecution of Ipob, ESN and UGM ramping all over south east.

He has defended Nnamdi Kanu every time and severally called for his arrest despite the criminal atrocities committed by that guy and his group. Even when Simon Ekpa was arrested for all his crimes in Finland, Peter Obi never said a word. When Mmesoma forged Jamb result and Oby Ezekwesili was dancing publicly in her support, Peter Obi never saw anything wrong in those act.

Now that it’s K1, they are all falling over each other calling for his arrest.

To you all K1 and Yoruba haters, hear this and hear well, nothing will happen to K1. He will not spend a day in jail. If you like, put up 1000 charade like the Ibom Air incident, the actor will be arrested and no one will touch K1. Period!

SeeWahala:
Wetinan go do naw their desperation will only keep growing the more famous and acceptable Peter Obi gets as we near the 2027 elections.

We will be managing them till that time comes 🤗

Maxymilliano:
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