Key points
- Sowore calls a peaceful march to Aso Rock in Abuja. He says action must start now.
- He asks leaders from the Southeast to stand up and come. He tags Soludo, Abaribe, Otti, and Peter Obi.
- The activist frames the push as a rights issue. He says the goal is Kanu’s freedom.
Human-rights activist Omoyele Sowore has called for a peaceful march to Aso Rock. He wants the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu at once.
In a post on X, Sowore said time for talk is over. “Time for action is NOW,” he wrote. He pledged to “lead this peaceful march” to the seat of power. He asked citizens who back Kanu’s freedom to show up.
Sowore issues open call to Southeast leaders
Sowore urged leaders of the Southeast to take part. He named governors, senators, and members of the House. He also called on traditional rulers, priests, and ezes. He asked “every Igbo person” to do more than talk.
He tagged Anambra Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, and Governor Alex Otti. He also tagged Peter Obi and other public figures. “No more empty noise,” his post read. He said the march will be lawful and calm.
Sowore added that the move seeks a fair end to Kanu’s case. He framed it as a fight for civil rights. He said the plan is to act “peacefully, legally, and visibly.” He urged people of good will to join in person.
Meanwhile, supporters have kept up pressure across the region. Many argue the long trial hurts trust in the system. Others want a clear legal path forward. They say a transparent process can cool public anger.
What we know about the plan
Sowore did not share a date in the post. He promised to lead the walk himself. He said the route ends at Aso Rock Villa. He stressed that the action will stay within the law.
Nnamdi Kanu is the leader of the proscribed IPOB. He faces charges tied to his group’s activities. His case has drawn wide debate and court attention. It remains a major flashpoint in national talk.
Calls for his release have grown in recent weeks. Several groups cite health and legal grounds. They demand a swift, lawful end to detention. Authorities have not yet issued a new response.
For context on recent court moves, see this recent Nnamdi Kanu court update. For background on Sowore’s civic work, read our profile on Sowore’s activism.
