Obi noted that “every lawful society is built on a strong system of justice and every democratic society exists on the principle of the rule of law.”
By Jeffrey Agbo
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 poll, Peter Obi, has applauded Nigeria’s legal team that handled the case against Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) Ltd.
In his Wednesday post on X (formerly Twitter), Obi also commended the United Kingdom for their respect for the rule of law.
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He said, “I congratulate our dear nation, Nigeria, especially the legal team that handled the major judiciary victory recorded at the United Kingdom Court on Monday in the case against Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID) Limited.
“Thankfully, the case was decided in the United Kingdom, a nation known for its respect for the rule of law and where the judiciary delivers justice freely and fairly to the people. This, therefore, offers veritable lessons to Nigerians in general, and our judiciary in particular.”
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Obi noted that “every lawful society is built on a strong system of justice and every democratic society exists on the principle of the rule of law. In handling the identity crisis, electoral disputes, and many high corruption cases that have bedeviled our nation, the judiciary has a bounding duty to protect our dear nation’s value system.”
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“Nigeria won its bid to overturn an $11 billion damages bill involving the controversial P&ID deal, yet similar, or even greater amounts, have gone unaccounted for in Nigeria, and the culprits are freely walking the streets,” he noted.
Obi urged public office holders, in different arms of government, to understand that Nigerians are bound to work together for the development of the nation.
“As we have gladly received justice in a foreign land, may we learn to give justice to our countrymen so that our nation can enjoy peace, progress, and unity. A truly just and fair New Nigeria is possible if our judiciary embraces the spirit and message of change,” he added.
