Peter Obi Urges Judiciary to Safeguard Public Office from “Identity Fraudsters and Certificate Forgers”
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, has called upon the judiciary to defend public office from what he terms “identity fraudsters and Certificate Forgers
In a statement shared on social media, the former Anambra State Governor emphasized the vital role of the judiciary in preserving the country’s value system and upholding the rule of law.
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Obi highlighted that the assurance that the rights of both the high and low in society will be protected and upheld by impartial judges in transparent courts is crucial for maintaining citizens’ loyalty and trust in democracy.
However, he expressed concern that when the fairness and transparency of the judiciary are in question, it poses a significant threat to the rule of law. He stated, “Once ordinary people lose faith in the fairness of the judiciary, the rule of law is threatened. With it, faith in democracy comes under threat as well.”
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According to Obi, a society is endangered when the rule of the powerful and the wealthy supersedes the rule of law. He warned against a scenario where justice becomes a commodity exchanged between the rich and powerful and a corrupt group of judiciary officials.
Peter Obi’s statement comes amidst allegations against President Bola Tinubu regarding discrepancies in his educational certificates, particularly one from Chicago State University. Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had requested these documents to support his allegations of certificate forgery against Tinubu.
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