Selective Justice Is the Greatest Injustice

Festus Keyamo's unusually swift response to Peter Obi's airport incident has once again ignited a debate that cannot be ignored. Whether intended or not, the speed and manner of the response have strengthened the perception among many Nigerians that Peter Obi is subjected to a level of official scrutiny rarely extended to others.

In recent times, there have been widely reported controversies involving K1 De Ultimate (Kwam 1) and Adams Oshiomhole at Nigerian airports. Yet Nigerians did not witness the same urgency to publicly release CCTV footage or aggressively counter their versions of events. That difference in approach naturally invites questions. Why does one incident receive extraordinary official attention while others do not? Why should the standard appear to change depending on who is involved and political inclination?

Perhaps even more disappointing is the role played by Festus Keyamo himself. He built his public reputation as an activist who challenged those in power, demanded accountability, and spoke passionately against perceived injustice. Eedris Abdulkareem mentioned him in hit song "Nigeria Jaga jaga" Today, many Nigerians see a striking contrast between that image and his current posture. It is a transformation that has left many wondering whether some activists were driven by enduring principles or by the opportunities that power eventually

Democracy cannot thrive where fairness is perceived to be conditional. Equal treatment under the law is not a favour, it is a constitutional expectation. Nigerians deserve institutions that apply the same standards to every citizen, whether ally or opponent, powerful or ordinary.

Public institutions must never create the impression that they are being used to win political battles.

Consistency, not selective outrage is the true measure of justice.

Hon. Nkemakonam Jideofor Nwonwu (Olnationz)