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  On this Democracy Day, I had intended to rest my pen. I wanted to leave the fate written on the walls of history to speak for itself. I thought perhaps the sacrifices of those who fought for democracy were enough testimony. Yet, in the final hour, a thought stirred within me, compelling me to write a message to all of us who have come together to form this sovereign nation called Nigeria. My message is particularly for those who believe that the business of Nigeria lies in the hands of a powerful few. Perhaps they are influenced by what the German sociologist Robert Michels described as the "Iron Law of Oligarchy" ,the tendency for power to concentrate in the hands of a small elite. Looking at our politics, our institutions, and our economy, one may be tempted to believe that the destiny of Nigeria is determined only by those who occupy powerful offices and influential positions. But history tells a different story. Nigeria does not belong to any president, governor, politi...
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NNAMDI KANU: Sowore Meets Former President Goodluck Jonathan

 

By Oriontimes Reporter

Friday, October 10, 2025



Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, on Friday met with


former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in Abuja to discuss the continued incarceration of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.



Sowore disclosed that the meeting centered on the urgent need to address Kanu’s detention in a just and decisive manner.


“President Jonathan agreed that there is an urgent and compelling need to address this matter decisively and justly. I thank him sincerely for recognizing the importance of resolving Kanu’s case in the interest of peace, fairness, and national healing,” Sowore said.



He added that Jonathan assured him of plans to meet President Bola Ahmed Tinubu soon to further discuss the issue.



With this, Jonathan joins a growing list of notable Nigerians who have called for Kanu’s release, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), Senator Shehu Sani, and several others across political and regional divides.



Sowore reiterated that Nnamdi Kanu remains in detention for taking up what he described as “the just cause of confronting the long-standing issue of marginalization in Nigeria,” insisting that, like other politically motivated cases that have been withdrawn or dismissed, Kanu’s case should not be treated differently.


He called on political, cultural, ethnic, and religious leaders across Nigeria to unite in the call for justice and freedom.


“In particular, I invite my brothers and sisters from the South East, Mr. Peter Obi, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Dr. Alex C. Otti, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru, Dr. Peter Mbah, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, and Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, as well as Nigerians of conscience everywhere, to lend their voices to the call for justice and freedom,” he added.



Sowore reaffirmed his commitment to peacefully mobilize for justice and freedom, concluding that “Nnamdi Kanu should be set free.”

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