‘Let’s March Peacefully to Aso Rock,’ Sowore Tells Southeast Leaders Over Kanu’s Ordeal

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called on political, religious, and traditional leaders from the South-East region to join him in a peaceful march to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to demand the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

In a statement shared on his X handle, Sowore said he was ready to set aside political differences and lead the peaceful protest, urging leaders who have consistently called for Kanu’s release to go beyond rhetoric and take visible action.

He specifically mentioned Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo; Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe; Abia State Governor, Alex Otti; and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, among others, challenging them to join him in the march.

According to Sowore, it was time for those genuinely concerned about justice to stand together peacefully and lawfully to demand an end to Kanu’s continued detention.

“Time for action is now. Let’s march to Aso Rock Villa. Every governor, senator, member of the House, traditional ruler, priest, and every Nigerian who believes in Kanu’s freedom should come out and do more than talk,” Sowore stated.


He added that the march would be peaceful, legal, and aimed at urging the Federal Government to heed the calls for Kanu’s unconditional release.