The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has promised to ensure all those responsible for the detention of viral supporter, Alabi Quadri will be held accountable.
The former Anambra Governor made this known after meeting with Quadri at his residence on Friday, April 18th, 2025.
TheNewsGuru reports that the teenager who went viral during the 2023 presidential campaigns in Nigeria was unlawfully detained at Kirikiri Prison over allegations of robbery.
After Quadri’s situation went viral, the former presidential candidate directed a lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, to take over into the case.
The Apapa Magistrate Court, Court 9, sitting at Orege, Ajegunle—Sikiru Adagun Courthouse in Lagos, acquitted and discharged Quadri on Thursday after the legal intervention from Obi’s lawyer.
Speaking, Obi via the microblogging prevealed that he has met with the boy and would make sure his dream of returning to school is fulfilled.
“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, and I am very grateful to the lawyers led by @InibeheEffiong, who fought for his release and also @DeleFarotimi and Ms Hassana Nurudeen, whose constant intervention was instrumental in securing justice for the young lad.
“I listened to Quadri today, and one thing stood out clearly: his unwavering desire for education. 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, and I am committed to ensuring that he gets the education he desires and deserves.
“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.
“I once again thank the lawyers and everyone who stood and remained unrelenting for justice.
“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,” Peter Obi wrote in a statement via his 𝕏 account.