Nnamdi Kanu: Presidency Slams Atiku as “Opportunistic” for Supporting Planned Protest

The Presidency has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for expressing support for the planned protest by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, aimed at securing the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

In a statement, Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, described Atiku’s stance as opportunistic and irresponsible for a statesman of his stature.

Recalls that Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, had announced that the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow demonstration would take place on October 20 at 7 a.m., calling it a “historic” protest to demand Kanu’s release.

Onanuga emphasized that while the judicial process in Kanu’s case may seem slow, the administration remains committed to due process and the rule of law.

“I am surprised that ex-VP Atiku Abubakar, who is always opportunistic, has supported the planned mob action. As a statesman, he should know better that matters of justice are not resolved on the streets but in the law court,” Onanuga stated.

He added: “While the wheel of justice can sometimes be grindingly slow, partly caused by Kanu’s lawyers, Nnamdi Kanu will eventually get the justice he deserves for his alleged transgressions.”