Court Frees Teen Who Stood in Front of Peter Obi’s Convoy

A Magistrate Court in Apapa has freed 17-year-old Alabi Quadri, months after his controversial arrest for standing in front of Peter Obi’s convoy during the 2023 election campaign.

Magistrate Adetola Olorunfemi discharged Quadri based on legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), stating he had no case to answer.

Quadri’s lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, described the arrest as a “diabolical frame-up” by local thugs who allegedly abducted him and falsely accused him of armed robbery.

Effiong said Quadri had been under pressure since 2023 due to donations he received from Obi supporters, with his family even asked to buy a cow to appease the community.

The court ruled there was no basis for his detention, clearing the way for his release on April 17.