OBI RESPONDS TO THE ARREST OF NNAMDI CHUDE, WHO TWEETED AGAINST SOLUDO AND THE APGA

Peter Obi

Mr Peter Obi expressed'regret' on Tuesday at the arrest of Nnamdi Chude, a staunch member of his party.

According to reports, Anambra State Police detained Chude on Saturday for tweeting against Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo.

Chude accused Soludo's political group, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, of rigging the House of Assembly election in a tweet on Saturday.

He stated that Soludo was involved in the rigging and that thugs took away voting boxes.

In response to the news, Obi, in a series of tweets on Tuesday afternoon via his Twitter profile, maintained that Chude's detention is additional proof of Nigeria's inadequate Rule of Law.

He also pleaded with everyone involved to approach the situation rationally and compassionately in accordance with the rule of law.

Obi tweeted, "After due enquiries, I regret to say that the arrest of Mr Nnamdi @chude__ is a further confirmation of Nigeria's poor and declining performance in the Rule of Law, Voice and Accountability, and other governance indicators.

"While I appreciate that the freedoms must be exercised in line with the rule of law, arresting Nigerians for tweeting on their leaders and those in authority decimates the opportunity for inclusive governance and accountability, which are highly needed in a developing country like Nigeria.

"I, therefore, appeal to all concerned to please treat the issue most objectively on rule of law, and compassionately release the young man in question. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. - PO."