Omoyele Sowore Meets Jonathan to Push for Nnamdi Kanu's Release

Omoyele Sowore Meets Jonathan to Push for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Last updated: October 10, 2025 2:58 pm

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Sowore is planning a major march to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on October 20
Sowore thanked Jonathan for recognizing the importance of resolving Kanu’s case
Jonathan now joins a growing list of prominent Nigerians calling for justice in Kanu’s case

Activist Omoyele Sowore met with former President Goodluck Jonathan today to discuss the detention of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, who faces terrorism charges by the DSS.

Eko Hot Blog gathered that Sowore is planning a major march to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on October 20 to demand Kanu’s unconditional release.

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Following their meeting, Sowore posted on X that the former President agreed with him about the “urgent and compelling need to address this matter decisively and justly.”

Sowore thanked Jonathan for recognizing the importance of resolving Kanu’s case for the sake of peace, fairness, and national healing. According to Sowore, Jonathan promised to meet with President Bola Tinubu as soon as possible to discuss the matter.

Sowore highlighted that Jonathan now joins a growing list of prominent Nigerians calling for justice in Kanu’s case. This list already includes former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, human rights lawyer Femi Falana SAN, and Senator Shehu Sani, among others.

Sowore argued that authorities should release Kanu immediately, just like other ethnic and regional activists whose politically motivated cases have been dropped.

He called on all leaders, including Peter Obi and several Southeast governors, along with Nigerians of conscience everywhere, to publicly support the demand for justice and freedom.

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