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Peter Obi Condemns Nigerian Govt Over Arraignment of Minors, Calls It Disturbing
Peter Obi Condemns Nigerian Govt Over Arraignment of Minors, Calls It Disturbing
Peter Obi criticizes the Nigerian government, labeling the recent arraignment of minors as “disturbing and condemnable,” and calls for fair treatment of youth.
Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for prosecuting minors involved in the recent EndBadGovernance protest.
He urged the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, along with the Police, DSS, and National Human Rights Commission, to conduct a thorough investigation into the inhumane treatment of minors to prevent such incidents in future.
According to OBASANJONEWS, 76 individuals were brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday for their involvement in the recent EndBadGovernance protest.
According to OBASANJONEWS, one of the minors scheduled for arraignment collapsed before the trial began.
In a post on his X handle on Friday, Obi stated that many current government officials exploited the Constitution by posing as advocates of good governance when they were in opposition.
He stated, “I recently watched the disturbing and condemnable footage in a widely shared video. It shows 124 protesters—including minors—appearing in court today as part of efforts to secure their fundamental rights.”
The video depicts minors, with some so weak they could barely stand and others fainting from exhaustion and lack of nourishment. These children looked visibly malnourished—a condition that should deeply concern every citizen in our nation. Their appearance suggests poor treatment while under the custody of Nigeria’s federal government. The alleged offense against these suspects, including minors, was protesting against bad governance that directly affected their livelihoods—an act protected by our constitution under a democratic regime.
Interestingly, many of today’s government officials once utilized this aspect of the Constitution to advocate for good governance while they were in opposition. Furthermore, our societal values assert that suspects deserve dignity as human beings even when placed in correctional facilities. We should all be concerned about situations like these because we are members of a global community where respecting human dignity is essential.
I would like to express my gratitude to the presiding lordship for halting the trial and preventing further embarrassment for our nation on a global stage as a democracy. I urge relevant authorities, particularly the Minister of Justice, Attorney General of the Federation, Police, DSS, and National Human Rights Commission, to conduct thorough investigations into this inhumane treatment of minors to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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