2023: Election Is Not Free And Fair When Oppositions Are Being Arrested – Peter Obi

The Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the alledged arrest of the supporters of the Obedient Movement.

In a Twitter thread on Tuesday, the former Anambra State governor described as disturbing and condemnable the recent reports that some security agents silently arrested some Obidients.

He added elections would not be free and fair when some groups intimidate their opposition, both during campaigns and at the polls.

Obi wrote, “Elections are not deemed free and fair when a certain group employs the tool of intimidation to ensure that the opposition is silenced, both at the campaigns and at the polls.

“Peaceful assembly and unfettered electioneering campaigns are constitutionally guaranteed. Both and other ordered liberties cannot be breached willfully by security agents.

“Recent reports of OBIdients being silently arrested by some security agents is extremely disturbing and condemnable. We must ensure that everyone is given a level playing field in the forthcoming elections, and that no eligible Nigerian, irrespective of ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation is disenfranchised, more so through violence and intimidation.”

Obi then called on the Federal and State Agencies to respect civil liberties of the citizens.

“I call on the Federal and State agencies to remind their operatives on the need to respect civil liberties,” Obi said.