Sowore: Kanu’s Detention Is a National Crisis #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Movement Gains Momentum

Omoyele Sowore has declared that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s detention is not just an Igbo or regional issue—it’s a national crisis that demands collective action and legal accountability.

🗣️ Sowore’s Position: A National Call for Justice
Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) leader Omoyele Sowore has emphasized that the continued detention of IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu transcends ethnic or sectional boundaries. In recent statements and interviews, Sowore argued that:
• Kanu’s case represents a broader failure of justice and constitutional order in Nigeria.
• Selective enforcement of court rulings, especially those ordering Kanu’s release, undermines the rule of law and sets a dangerous precedent for all Nigerians.
• The protest movement is not an Igbo affair, but a national action against injustice, political persecution, and disregard for human rights.

📢 #FreeNnamdiKanuNow: Mobilization Across Nigeria
Sowore has led peaceful mobilizations and press conferences, including the upcoming #MNKOct20 protest, calling on citizens from all regions to unite in demanding Kanu’s release. He stated:

His efforts have gained support from Igbo leaders, Niger Delta youth groups, and civil society organizations, all echoing the sentiment that freedom and justice must be universal, not tribalized.

⚖️ Legal and Political Implications
• Federal High Court and international tribunals have declared Kanu’s continued detention illegal, yet the Nigerian government has failed to comply.
• Sowore’s legal team, comprising over 100 lawyers, is prepared to challenge any court orders aimed at suppressing peaceful protest.
• The movement is also pushing for international sanctions and diplomatic pressure to compel Nigeria to uphold its legal obligations.