Obi promises to sponsor freed Quadri’s education, calls for prosecution of those behind his incarceration

Peter Obi, has promised to sponsor the education of the freed teenager, Quadri Alabi who has just been released from the correctional centre following his intervention.

Obi who met with the boy alongside human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong condemned the unjust and illegal incarceration of Quadri just because the teenagers stood before his car during the 2023 presidential campaign in Lagos in support of his candidacy.

According to Obi in a statement on his X page after meeting with the boy vowed to financially support the boy’s desire to go back to school.

“Today, I had the opportunity to meet with Quadri Yusuf Alabi, the young boy whose story moved us all. After enduring unjust and illegal incarceration, he is finally free, I am very grateful to the lawyers led by @inibeheeffiong, and also @DeleFarotim and Ms. Hassana Nurudeen, whose constant intervention was instrumental in securing justice for the young lad,” the statement stated

“Despite all he has been through, his only dream is to return to school and complete his education, and I will make sure he gets it. His determination is not just inspiring; it is a call to action,” the statement added.

He called for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for Quadri’s incarceration.

“In addition, we must not stop at his release. Those responsible for his illegal incarceration must be held accountable, As we strive to build a Nigeria where fairness and integrity prevail, we cannot afford to allow such acts of criminality to go unpunished.”

“Together, we will build a Nigeria where education, freedom, rule of law, equity and justice, care and protection of the less privileged in our midst will stand as the foundation of our democracy. A new Nigeria is possible.”