{"id":117618,"date":"2025-04-19T16:02:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T15:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=117618"},"modified":"2025-04-19T16:02:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T15:02:31","slug":"obi-offers-scholarship-to-quadri-seeks-sanctions-for-those-behind-his-ordeal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/obi-offers-scholarship-to-quadri-seeks-sanctions-for-those-behind-his-ordeal\/","title":{"rendered":"Obi Offers Scholarship to Quadri, Seeks Sanctions for Those Behind his Ordeal\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Myke Agunwa, Abuja<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The minor who blocked the convoy of Peter Obi\u2019s presidential campaign train during the 2023 general election has been assured that his dream of going back to school to any level will be realized.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is as friends and well wishers have raised adequate funds for the relocation of the family.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Obi who paid a visit to the family after he was discharged by a magistrate court on Friday in Lagos, pledged to take over the burden of training Quadri to whatever level of education he aspires to reach.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to tweets in his verified X handle on Friday, Obi said, \u201cI listened to Quadri today, and one thing stood out clearly: his unwavering desire for education. Despite all he has been through, his only dream is to return to school and complete his education and I will make sure he gets it.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cHis determination is not just inspiring; it is a call to action, and I am committed to ensuring that he gets the education he desires and deserves.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The former Governor of Anambra State vowed to ensure that those behind Quadri\u2019s ordeal are brought to book.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cIn addition, we must not stop at his release. Those responsible for his illegal incarceration must be held accountable. 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