**Peter Obi tells APC govt to stop using the law to harass opposition** Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged the current All Progressives Congress (APC) administration to stop using the law to intimidate and harass their political opponents. According to him, this approach undermines the rule of law and threatens the stability of the country. In a recent post on his verified social media handle, Obi lamented that the current administration has been using the police and anti-corruption agencies to arrest and detain leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including former Attorney General Abubakar Malami and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. He noted that these arrests coincide with the ADC's commitment to ensuring that the APC government is voted out in 2027. Obi expressed concern that the methods used in the apprehension of these leaders contradict the principles of the rule of law. He emphasized that prosecutorial decisions should be based on concrete evidence and probable cause, and that the process should be transparent and free from ulterior motives. The former governor of Anambra State also pointed out that the denial of bail or stringent bail conditions imposed on ADC leaders suggests that the government is using the law as a tool to silence its opponents. He highlighted the case of El-Rufai, who has been transferred between different agencies, as a classic example of a fishing expedition rather than a credible investigation. Obi believes that Nigeria needs a justice system that inspires confidence in every citizen, where no one should fear persecution for their political beliefs or actions. He urged the government to cease its efforts to undermine political opponents under the guise of battling corruption and wrongdoing, especially as the country approaches a critical election period.