Sowore meets Jonathan, launching a renewed campaign to Free Nnamdi Kanu and urging Nigerian leaders to unite for justice, peace, and national reconciliation.
Prominent human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, has joined forces with former President Goodluck Jonathan to intensify the national campaign to Free Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The meeting, held in Abuja, centered on finding a fair and lasting solution to Kanu’s prolonged detention, which Sowore described as a moral and national issue that must be addressed urgently.
According to Sowore, Jonathan acknowledged that the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu poses a threat to Nigeria’s peace and unity.
He noted that the former President assured him of his commitment to engage President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directly on the matter to push for a fair and just resolution.
“President Jonathan agreed that there is an urgent and compelling need to address this matter decisively and justly,” Sowore stated.
“He promised to meet President Tinubu to discuss the issue as soon as possible.”
Sowore’s renewed effort to Free Nnamdi Kanu adds Jonathan to a growing list of influential Nigerians who have spoken in favor of Kanu’s release.
Others include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), and former senator Shehu Sani, all of whom have described Kanu’s continued incarceration as a violation of fundamental human rights and the rule of law.
Sowore emphasized that Kanu’s agitation for justice and equality should not be met with persecution, adding that detaining him indefinitely serves no purpose other than deepening ethnic division.
“Mazi Nnamdi Kanu remains in detention because he took up the just cause of confronting the long-standing issue of marginalization in Nigeria,” Sowore said.
“Like other ethnic and regional activists whose politically motivated cases have been withdrawn or dismissed, Nnamdi Kanu should also be released without further delay.”
The activist maintained that the call to Free Nnamdi Kanu is not merely about one individual but about upholding the integrity of Nigeria’s democracy and ensuring that justice is applied equally to all citizens.
Sowore appealed to political, cultural, and religious leaders across the country to unite behind the demand for justice.
He called specifically on South East leaders — including Peter Obi, Charles Soludo, Alex Otti, Francis Nwifuru, Peter Mbah, Hope Uzodinma, Obiageli Ezekwesili, and John Mbata of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide — to speak boldly and act decisively in the interest of their people.
“Nnamdi Kanu should be set free,” Sowore declared. “I remain firmly committed to peacefully mobilizing for justice and freedom in this matter.”
Sowore described Kanu’s case as a test of leadership and conscience, urging national figures to rise above political differences and embrace a shared vision of justice and reconciliation.
In a message posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, Sowore announced plans for a peaceful nationwide mobilization aimed at pressing the government to Free Nnamdi Kanu. He vowed to put aside political rivalries and urged others to do the same.
“I will set aside my differences with politicians for one cause,” Sowore wrote.
“I challenge every politician or person of good conscience from the Southeast who says they want Nnamdi Kanu released to stop the rhetoric. Time for action is NOW. Let’s march to Aso Rock Villa.”
Sowore specifically named Governor Charles Soludo, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Governor Alex Otti, and Mr. Peter Obi, urging them to physically join the peaceful march as a sign of genuine solidarity and leadership.
“No empty noise. Let Soludo, Abaribe, Otti, Obi, and others who claim to care step up and join us in person. We go together peacefully, legally, and visibly to demand justice and an end to MNK’s persecution,” he wrote, adding the hashtag #FreeNnamdiKanuNow.
Sowore explained that freeing Nnamdi Kanu would not only demonstrate Nigeria’s respect for the rule of law but also symbolize the beginning of true national reconciliation.
He stressed that no country can achieve peace or stability without justice, and that Kanu’s continued detention has become a rallying point for broader discontent across the nation.
“The call to Free Nnamdi Kanu is not a political agenda — it is a moral duty,” Sowore said.
“It’s about restoring faith in our justice system, healing divisions, and building a united Nigeria.”
He called on civil society groups, religious institutions, student unions, and human rights organizations to join the movement, describing it as a peaceful, lawful, and historic stand for freedom and fairness.
Sowore and Jonathan’s meeting marks a significant turning point in the nationwide push to Free Nnamdi Kanu.
Their shared commitment signals a shift toward dialogue, reconciliation, and justice-driven leadership. Sowore noted that when leaders across political and ideological divides come together, it demonstrates the true spirit of patriotism and progress.
In his closing remarks, Sowore reaffirmed his dedication to peaceful activism, stating that he will continue to mobilize Nigerians at home and abroad until Kanu is released.
“Freeing Nnamdi Kanu is not an act of weakness; it is an act of justice,” he concluded.
“It’s time for Nigeria to rise above old wounds and build a nation where every citizen is treated equally under the law.”M
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