Former presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has challenged leading politicians and stakeholders from the South East to take concrete action towards securing the release of the detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
Sowore, known for his bold activism, took to his Instagram page to declare that he is willing to put aside political differences for a unified cause the freedom of Nnamdi Kanu, who has remained in detention since June 2021.
According to him, the time for mere talk has passed.
He urged influential figures, including Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo, and Abia State Governor Alex Otti, to join him in a peaceful march to Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, to demand Kanu’s release.
In his post, Sowore wrote: “I will set aside my differences with some politicians for one cause. I challenge every politician or person of good conscience from the Southeast who says they want @mazinnamdikanu released to stop the rhetoric.
Time for action is NOW. Let’s march to Aso Rock Villa.”
He further emphasized the need for visible and legal demonstration, saying, “Every governor, senator, member of the House, traditional ruler, priest, eze, Igbo person, and every Nigerian who believes in Kanu’s freedom, come out and do more than talk.
I will lead this peaceful march to the Aso Rock Villa.”
The outspoken activist also called out specific South East leaders, urging them to back their words with action.
“No more empty noise. Let @CCSoludo, @enyinnayaabaribe, @alexottiofr, @peterobigregory and all others who claim to care step up and join us in person,” he added.
Sowore concluded his post with a rallying cry to the public: “We go together peacefully, legally, and visibly to demand justice and an end to MNK’s persecution. Chikena! Jisie Ike! #FreeNnamdiKanuNow.”
Moreover, Sowore’s call adds renewed momentum to the ongoing agitation for Kanu’s release, which has remained a highly sensitive political and legal issue in Nigeria.
