Renewed Agitation: Sowore rallies support to free Nnamdi Kanu

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00:00Calls for the release of the indigenous people of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kano are growing louder

00:06once again. This time, human rights activist Omo Yaleshoore is at the forefront mobilizing

00:13Nigerians for a peaceful march in Abuja, urging Nigerians to join in demanding Kano's freedom.

00:20But what's driving this renewed agitation and how is the government responding? Let's find out.

00:26Nnamdi Kano, the leader of the indigenous people of Biafra, also known as IPOP, has been in detention

00:34since 2021 after his arrest and extradition from Kenya. He's faced multiple charges including

00:41terrorism and treasonable felony, which he repeatedly denies. Court documents and reports

00:47confirm that although some rulings have favored his release, Kano remains in the custody of the

00:53Department of State Services pending for the trial. However, the renewed agitation took center stage

01:00this week when riot activist Omo Yaleshoore announced plans for a nationwide peaceful march

01:07tagged hashtag free Nnamdi Kano now. Sharing on his ex-handle, Shoore reveals that the rally will take

01:15place on October 20th in Abuja, beginning at 7 a.m., and a rally to the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja.

01:23Support for the planned rally has come from civic groups such as the Forum of Engaged Nigerians for

01:29a New Nigeria Fenrad, which in a statement said it supports any lawful and peaceful campaign aimed at

01:37ensuring due process. Similarly, former Vice President Atiku Abubaka expressed concern over Kano's

01:44prolonged detention, calling it an open sore on our nation's conscience and a stain on our belief in

01:51the rule of law. On the other hand, the federal government maintains that Kano's case is a matter

01:57before the courts, with prosecutors insisting the charges are serious and must go through full legal

02:03process. Some political figures have also appealed for calm. Former Senate President Oji Uzokalu warned that

02:12the citizens have the right to protest. It should not threaten national peace. The Minister of Works,

02:19David Umayy, noted that discussions are ongoing to explore possible political solutions,

02:24but asked restraints from both sides. As preparations for October 20th protests continue,

02:31attention now turns to Abuja, where security agencies, the presidency, and rights groups are watching the

02:38events closely. Whether the march leads to meaningful dialogue or simple another round of confrontation,

02:46remains to be seen.

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