- #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest will be held on October 20 at 7 a.m
- The planned demonstration was a deliberate attempt to interfere with ongoing legal proceedings
- The judiciary must be allowed to determine Kanu’s fate without pressure from street protests
The Presidency has criticised activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, over his plan to lead a protest march to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, demanding the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Sowore, who was the African Action Congress presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, had announced that the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest would hold on October 20 at 7 a.m.
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Reacting, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, accused Sowore of trying to incite unrest under the cover of activism.
In a post on his X handle, Onanuga described him as “an anarchist masquerading as a rights activist,” alleging that his motive was to undermine national stability.
Onanuga warned that the planned demonstration was a deliberate attempt to interfere with ongoing legal proceedings against Kanu, who faces treason charges. He said Sowore’s action showed disregard for the rule of law and a preference for chaos over due process.
He further cautioned that the judiciary must be allowed to determine Kanu’s fate without pressure from street protests. Onanuga also faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for supporting the planned protest, calling his stance opportunistic and unbecoming of a statesman.
“As a leader, Atiku should know that justice is achieved through the courts, not mob actions,” Onanuga stated.
He reaffirmed that the government remains committed to upholding due process, noting that while Kanu’s trial may take time, justice will eventually prevail.
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