Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has condemned the Nigerian justice system for double standards after Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger, was arrested and jailed following an altercation with airline crew. Obi criticized the public stripping and harsh treatment Emmanson endured, describing it as dehumanizing and unnecessary abuse by authorities.
Obi contrasted her swift prosecution to the case of Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde (Kwam 1), who allegedly disrupted a ValueJet flight but has neither been arrested nor charged, with some state officials even advocating for his forgiveness. Obi emphasized the injustice, pointing out the danger Kwam 1’s actions posed to hundreds of lives and expressed outrage that Emmanson was hurriedly remanded while he remains free.
The incident has sparked widespread debate on social media about accountability and fairness in law enforcement, highlighting concerns over favoritism and unequal treatment. Some accuse the authorities of bias, with calls for the legal system to apply the same standards to all, regardless of status. Obi’s statement underscores the urgent need to address such disparities in Nigeria’s justice system.
