Peter Obi Condemns Dehumanizing Treatment of Ibom Air Passenger Comfort Emmanson.
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has strongly condemned the dehumanizing treatment of Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson by airport security operatives.
The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, involved Emmanson being manhandled and allegedly str!pp3d almost n@k3d by security personnel after reportedly assaulting Ibom Air crew members.
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A viral video capturing the incident shows officers dragging Emmanson as she resisted arrest. Reports indicate she has been remanded in Kirikiri prison and is set to face charges in court.
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In a statement shared on his X handle, Obi expressed dismay at the incident, describing it as an example of double standards and the failure of security operatives to act with decency. He compared Emmanson’s treatment to a recent case involving Fuji musician KWAM 1, who allegedly disrupted a flight but faced no immediate consequences.
Obi wrote:
“The unfortunate and dishonourable drama witnessed in Ibom Air has again brought to the fore the double standards in our lives and the inadequacies of our various security operatives in acting decently and in a civilised manner.
I want to start by sincerely apologising to the Ibom Air crew who were assaulted by Miss Comfort Emmanson. We must, as a society, learn and uphold good conduct, as it is a true measure of success and decent living.
However, I must equally strongly condemn the dehumanising treatment meted out to this young woman. Stripping her publicly was not only unnecessary but also represents the height of rascality and abuse by our agencies. It is unacceptable that she was hurriedly taken to court and remanded, while someone who visibly held a plane from taking off and put hundreds of lives at risk is still at large, with government agencies and some state officials speaking up for him to be forgiven.
This case is not just about one young woman, it is about the double standards that poison our justice system. Justice in Nigeria must never be about who is poor or powerless versus who has influence or access to government officials.
While Ms. Comfort Emmanson is in jail, the other offender who committed a more severe offence has not been held to the same standard. He has neither been arrested nor arraigned in any court.
We must build a country where justice is fair, equal, and not selective, especially against women who are seen to be weaker. This young lady’s offence does not compare to the crimes committed daily by those parading themselves as “excellencies” while looting public funds without consequence, and yet they have not been stripped or dehumanised in the name of justice.
We must end this selective treatment of the poor or less privileged. If justice must be served, it should be served to all, and it must be served fairly. The Minister of Aviation and other relevant authorities owe the public an explanation for these double standards in their adjudication.
Justice must be just, or it is nothing at all.
The rule of law based on justice for all must remain the guidepost of our democracy.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO”
Obi’s statement echoes the sentiments of many Nigerians calling for justice for Emmanson and highlighting the need for fair and humane treatment by security agencies.
The incident has reignited discussions about accountability, the conduct of law enforcement, and the consistent application of justice in Nigeria.
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Peter Obi Condemns Dehumanizing Treatment of Ibom Air Passenger Comfort Emmanson.
