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Peter Obi has voiced out his opinion and thoughts on the arrest and detainment of celebrity critic, Verydarkman.
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This comes after VDM was arrested and handed over to the EFCC at a GT bank branch in Abuja.
Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi has condemned the arrest of influencer and critic, Martin Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman.
Daily Report Nigeria recalls VDM being arrested on Friday, May 2nd after he visited a branch of the Guaranteed Trust Bank in Abuja, to complain about alleged unauthorized transactions from his mother’s account.
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Moments later, his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju revealed that he had been handed over to the Economic and Financial crimes commission, EFCC and is currently in detention.
Reacting to this, the former presidential candidate of the Labour party likened the arrest to that of an abduction.
Obi said;
“display of force, lacking in transparency and civility, closely resembled an abduction, a disturbing method that not only creates fear but also risks being mimicked by criminal elements.
“If Nigerians begin to struggle to distinguish between legitimate arrests and unlawful abductions, we will lose a vital layer of national security and accountability.
“This trend is not new. We must recall that even our esteemed judges, the last line of defence for justice, have suffered similar indignities in recent years.
When those who interpret the law are treated with such disregard, it is difficult to expect that ordinary citizens will feel protected under the law.
Moreover, these methods are beginning to affect our economy and business environment. The backlash directed at GTBank, allegedly linked to the circumstances surrounding Mr. Otse’s arrest, has had serious reputational consequences.
“At a time when investor confidence is already fragile, we must do all we can to avoid actions that tarnish institutions or undermine the trust of both citizens and the international community.
“One cannot help but ask: was it impossible to invite Mr. Otse in a civil, transparent, and legal manner? Would that not have spared Nigerians, GTBank, and our national image the unnecessary shame and losses we now witness?”
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