Omoyele Sowore Throws Challenge to Southeast Leaders Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention

 

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has stirred a new wave of discussion after issuing a bold challenge to Southeast political and traditional leaders, urging them to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete action toward securing the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

In a widely circulated statement on his verified social media page, Sowore declared that he was ready to put aside political differences for one cause, justice.

 “I will set aside my differences with some politicians for one cause,” he stated. “I challenge every politician or person of conscience from the Southeast who says they want @MaziNnamdiKanu released to stop the rhetoric. Time for action is NOW. Let’s march to Aso Rock Villa.”

Sowore called for a peaceful, lawful, and visible demonstration involving every category of Southeast leadership, from governors and senators to traditional rulers and clergy, urging them to back their words with action.

 “No more empty noise. Let Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Senator Enyi Abaribe, Alex Otti, Peter Obi, and all others who claim to care about Kanu’s freedom, step up and join us in person. We go together, peacefully, legally, and visibly to demand justice and an end to MNK’s persecution. Chikena! Jisie ike!” he added.

The activist’s message has generated significant reactions across social media, with many Nigerians expressing mixed views, some praising his consistency in standing for justice, others questioning the practicality of his call amid heightened political sensitivities.

As of press time, no official responses have been issued by the Southeast governors or key figures mentioned in Sowore’s statement.

Sowore, who has long been an advocate for human rights and civic activism, emphasized that his challenge is not a call for confrontation, but for a unified and lawful demonstration demanding accountability and fairness in the justice system.

Editor’s Note: The quotes in this article are sourced from Sowore’s verified social media posts and have not yet been independently verified by major national media outlets.