- Safiu Kehinde
Human Rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has initiated a fundraising campaign for the relocation of Quadri Alabi, the boy who stood in front of Peter Obi’s convoy during the 2023 Labour Party’s Presidential Campaign in Lagos.
Inibehe, in a post on his X handle on Thursday, appealed to organizations, individuals, and corporate entities for financial assistance for Quadri and his family in order to relocate them from their Amukoko residence.
The lawyer had earlier overseen the acquittance and discharge of the 17-ear-old boy at the Apapa Magistrate court.
He, however, disclosed that his family are still under threat from those who framed Quadri up for not giving them ‘their share’ of donations gifted him during the last elections period.
Inibehe added that Quadri needs to be rehabilitated to be useful to himself and the society while his mother also needs financial assistance to enable her to cater for children as her husband is deceased.
The post read; “Following my discussion with the family of Quadri Alabi and at their request, I hereby appeal to all conscientious organizations, individuals, and corporate entities to offer immediate financial assistance to Quadri to enable him, and his family relocate from their present community and home.
“Amukoko is no longer safe for them, those behind his travails can easily target him or his family members again.
“This appeal has become imperative due to active threats to Quadri and his family. As at this morning, they still received threats.
“Upon the release of Quadri at the court, it became apparent that it is no longer safe for them to return to their home. Due to the urgency and severity of the situation, we have paid for and lodged them in a hotel for tonight.
“In addition to the necessity of relocation, Quadri’s mother who is a ‘petty trader’, has also pleaded with Nigerians to assist her financially to enable her cater for herself and her children. Her husband (Quadri’s father) is deceased.
“Finally, we need to rehabilitate Quadri for him to be useful to himself and the society. He has expressed a desire to go to school. He is also open to acquiring a skill.
“If you are minded to assist, kindly send your support to the account details below:
Account No: 0092695127
Bank: Sterling Bank
Account Name: Quadri Yusuf Alabi”