FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest: Sowore Urges Police to Protect Protesters!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has called on the Nigeria Police to uphold citizens’ rights as supporters of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, prepare for a peaceful protest in Abuja.

What We Know:

• The #FreeNnamdiKanuNow march is scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2025, in the Federal Capital Territory.
• Sowore, in a statement on Sunday, urged CP Miller Dantawaye to ensure that protesters are not harassed or brutalised.
• He reminded security agencies of their constitutional duty to protect peaceful demonstrators, not suppress them.

Quote:

“The right to protest is enshrined in our Constitution. The police must not act as enemies of democracy,” — Omoyele Sowore.

Why It Matters:

• Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), remains in custody despite court rulings ordering his release.
• Past pro-Kanu protests have seen heavy-handed responses from security forces.
• Human rights advocates warn that repeated violations of protest rights erode democratic values.

Citations:

1. Omoyele Sowore Press Release – Oct. 19, 2025
2. FCT Police Public Notice
3. Sahara Reporters – “Sowore Warns Police Ahead of #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest”
4. Nigerian Constitution, Section 40 – Right to Peaceful Assembly

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