Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called on the Federal Government to discontinue the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Sowore described the proceedings as a “sham” that has tainted Nigeria’s justice system.
The activist made the appeal in a post shared on his official X handle on Thursday, stressing that the case presents the country with “its best opportunity to end the charade once and for all.”
According to Sowore, the trial has lost legitimacy and continues to erode public trust in the legal system.
He claimed that the process has been driven by “politics, prejudice, and suppression,” rather than a genuine quest for justice.
In his statement, Sowore urged the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to take decisive action before the matter further embarrasses the government.
He wrote:
“The Attorney-General of the Federation still has a few hours today to do the right thing.”
He advised the government to file a nolle prosequi, a legal motion to formally discontinue prosecution.
According to him, doing so would demonstrate a renewed commitment to fairness, equity, and the rule of law.
Furthermore, Sowore called on Justice James Omotosho, who is presiding over the case, to “stand on the side of truth and humanity” by striking out the charges completely.
The activist argued that the trial lost credibility following Kanu’s “illegal and extraordinary rendition from Kenya”, which, according to him, “further damaged Nigeria’s credibility before the international community.”
Sowore maintained that the continued prosecution of Kanu is inconsistent with democratic principles and undermines Nigeria’s reputation globally.
He added that ending the case would not only restore the dignity of the judiciary but also relieve President Bola Tinubu’s administration of “further embarrassment” caused by a matter that has “dragged on for far too long.”
Moreover, Sowore emphasized that discontinuing the case would mark a significant step toward rebuilding public confidence in Nigeria’s legal institutions.
