Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has announced October 20 as the date for a protest march to demand the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
In a post shared via his X handle on Thursday, Sowore described the demonstration as a “historic and peaceful march” to the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. He stated that the movement would be conducted lawfully to call for Kanu’s unconditional release.
“We now have a date for the historic #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest march to the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. It is October 20 at 7 a.m.,” Sowore wrote.
The activist also urged South-East governors, lawmakers, traditional rulers, and religious leaders to join the demonstration, calling for collective action rather than “empty noise.”
“No more empty talks. Let @CCSoludo, @SenatorAbaribe, @alexottiofr, @PeterObi, and all others who claim to care step up and join us in person,” he added.
Sowore disclosed that he had personally reached out to prominent political figures, including Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo; Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti; Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi; and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, urging them to lend their voices to the cause.
He explained that while some acknowledged his messages, others were yet to respond. Sowore, however, emphasized that the protest would proceed as planned, insisting that “if we truly believe Nnamdi Kanu deserves freedom, then this is the time to act — not later.”
Kanu has remained in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since 2021 following his controversial extradition from Kenya. Despite multiple court rulings ordering his release, including an October 2022 judgment by the Court of Appeal that discharged and acquitted him of all charges, the Federal Government has yet to comply.
Kanu, who faces charges bordering on terrorism, treasonable felony, and incitement, has consistently maintained his innocence.
Source: Hobnob News
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