Atiku backs Sowore’s march to Aso Rock demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s release
By Ishaya Ibrahim
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has endorsed the decision by RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, to stage a peaceful march to Aso Rock to demand the release of Independent People of Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
Sowore says October 20 has been set for a protest to Aso Rock to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu after consulting some political leaders.
Atiku, who was among those Sowore reached out to through his team, said he endorses the decision.
He said: “The continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu remains an open sore on our nation’s conscience and a stain on our belief in the rule of law. Defying court orders that granted him bail is an abuse of power and an assault on justice.
“I, therefore, lend my voice in full support of the campaign led by @YeleSowore for his immediate release or due prosecution. We fail as patriots if we allow Kanu’s case to fester as yet another wound this nation refuses to heal.”
Sowore had earlier given an update on his consultation via his X handle. “I have tried reaching out personally to Dr. @alexottiofr , Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo @CCSoludo , and Mr. @PeterObi (through his team) today. Mr Alex Otti and Soludo neither took my calls nor responded to my messages.
“They promised to tell Mr. @PeterObi about our plans, although he is currently traveling.
“I also reached out to Alhaji @AtikuAbubakar through his team, while Senator @SenatorAbaribesaid he would return my call. I spoke with Obinna Agwuocha of the House of Representatives. He was receptive and encouraging.
“The Abia State House of Assembly members informed me that they plan to travel to London next week and then return directly to Abuja for further action. They mentioned they intend to visit the Attorney General of the Federation first to lodge a complaint; they didn’t anticipate a “placard” protest. I told them, that’s fine; what matters most is that we agree on a unified date for action.
“This is not the time for hesitation. If we genuinely believe that @MaziNnamdiKanu deserves freedom, then every leader of conscience must act, now, not later.”
